BBTS Conference 2017

SHOT Mini Symposium

Delays in Transfusion


Day: Thursday   |   Time: 08:45 - 10:15

Session Coordinators: 
Paula Bolton-Maggs


Speakers: 

Delays in transfusion, the anaesthetist's perspective
Dr Kirsty Maclennan, Manchester Royal Infirmary

0845_thu_alsh1_chair_introduction.pdf

Delays in transfusion, the transfusion laboratory manager's perspective
Mr Stephen Bassey, Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

0845_thu_alsh1_stephen_bassey_1.pdf


Oral Presentations:

Integrating clinical guidelines and patient blood management principles into the transfusion process
Alistair McGrann

0845_thu_alsh1_alistair_mcgrann.pdf

Assessing the Impact of Human Factors on Transfusion Safety in Trauma
Jane Graham

0845_thu_alsh1_jane_graham.pdf


Intended Audience:
BMSs, transfusion practitioners, medical staff

Learning Objectives: 

1. Good communication is key to safe practice

2. Use language that is readily understood by colleagues in different departments 

3. Delayed transfusion can result in serious outcomes

Brief Description: 
Delays in transfusion - perspectives from an anaesthetist and a laboratory manager. Delays may be logistical but are often compounded by inadequate communication

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