Get Blood Transfusion Checklist

The Blood Transfusion Checklist is a crucial document used to ensure safe and effective transfusions. This guide will walk you through the process of filling out this checklist online, providing user-friendly instructions for each section.

Follow the steps to complete the Blood Transfusion Checklist online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to access the Blood Transfusion Checklist. This will allow you to obtain the form and open it for editing.
2. Begin by documenting the patient's clinical record. Ensure the transfusion consent has been completed by a medical officer for red cells, platelets, and plasma. Include relevant medical prescriptions on the Blood and Blood Products Prescription Form.
3. Record the baseline pre-transfusion observations, including temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation in the designated fields.
4. Establish appropriate intravenous (IV) access. Ensure the IV access is patent and use an IV blood administration set, remembering to change it every eight hours.
5. Verify that the correct blood product is ready for collection. Consult AUSLAB or call the Blood Bank/Transfusion service to confirm.
6. Take the Blood and Blood Products Prescription Form to the lab for collection. At handover, check the patient’s details, product information, expiry dates, and any special requirements with the pathology staff member.
7. Document the date and time the blood product was collected on the transfusion report form. Transport the blood carefully to the ward/unit using a non-opaque bag.
8. Ensure to commence the transfusion within 30 minutes of collection. If unable to do so, return the blood product to the blood bank or blood fridge.
9. Perform a bedside check to ensure the patient and blood product information match exactly. Verify the patient’s identity, product, dose, expiry date, and record the donation/batch number.
10. Conduct a visual inspection of the blood product for any abnormalities. Ensure the consent is noted on the prescription form.
11. Both an administering officer and a checking officer must sign the form to complete the administration check. Record the date and time of administration.
12. Document observations of temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation throughout the transfusion period, especially during the first 15 minutes and hourly afterward.
13. After transfusion, document the completion time, volume infused, and any patient responses within the health record.
14. In case of suspected transfusion reactions, immediately stop the transfusion, keep the cannula patent, and monitor vital signs. Notify the medical officer and Blood Bank/Transfusion Service.
15. Complete the required reaction forms, documenting any symptoms, interventions, and outcomes as necessary.

Complete your Blood Transfusion Checklist online now to ensure a safe transfusion process.