Blood Transfusion

Blood Transfusion

100.00

An introduction to blood transfusions for staff that need to understand the process of blood transfusion and real world scenarios to help support patients who have had a transfusion.This content develops an understanding of the Blood Transfusion process for users who are not directly involved with this process to widen their broad understanding of the subject.

Name the different blood groups and describe the importance of the correct blood group
List different types of blood products and name at least one purpose of each type of blood product
Describe how someone’s blood group is determined
Explain why blood transfusions are sometimes clinically necessary
Briefly describe the risks and benefits associated with blood transfusions
Describe alternatives to blood transfusions
Briefly describe the process associated with collecting a blood sample
Briefly describe the concerns patients may have
Explain why it is important to gain the patient’s consent for a blood transfusion