Blood Transfusion Monitoring
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What is this service?
Blood Transfusion Monitoring provides professional nursing observation during or following a blood transfusion when such care is clinically appropriate.
Who needs it?
Patients who have been prescribed a blood transfusion and whose care arrangement permits appropriate nursing monitoring.
What does the nurse do?
The nurse may:
- Monitor vital signs
- Observe for possible transfusion reactions
- Monitor the patient’s condition
- Follow the prescribed clinical protocol
- Escalate concerning symptoms immediately
When should I book this service?
Only arrange this service when the transfusion and monitoring have been appropriately prescribed and organised.
What should I prepare before the visit?
Provide:
- Medical prescription/order
- Relevant hospital documentation
- Blood transfusion information
- Patient medical history
- Emergency contact information