Blood Transfusion Administration Checklist

They provide blood and blood products, such as plasma or platelets, to people who need a transfusion or have experienced tremendous blood loss. Blood transfusions are often used as a life-saving measure after a person has had surgery, suffered a severe injury where they lost blood, are in renal failure or are critically ill. Ensuring that the blood and blood products are properly handled is important, not only for the viability of the blood but also for patient safety - making sure the right product is getting to the right person. This app for Blood Transfusion Administration Checklist should be used by a health care professional when they are conducting a blood transfusion. The app will outline the process of what to do before the blood products are collected such as getting informed consent from the patient after explaining the risk factors and possible complications. The app will also address the administration of blood products as well as monitoring the vital signs throughout the procedure, watching for signs and symptoms of complications or reactions after the transfusion.