Between 2010 and 2020 transfusion delays contributed to 54 potentially preventable deaths accounting for 25.5% of all transfusion deaths reported to @SHOTHV1.
Kicking off 2022 with our PBMWG meeting and a great presentation of the regional Cell Salvage audit from @cornishgasman Here's a little summary of activity in 2019. Great work from our cell salvage co-ordinators, blood conservation coordinators, OPD and anaesthetic teams!!
Join us for our education event "Transfusion Top-Picks" where we will be talking about Vaccine Induced Thrombocytopenia and The use of Whole Blood in pre-hospital transfusion.
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Our latest podcast where we discuss current issues in sickle cell anaemia is live! Check it out here, or on your usual podcast platform 👌
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Great team effort - Emergency O D Pos RBC’s for bleeding male patient (sim) in ED. PBM in acute care, conserving O D Negative RBC’s and practising our Major Haemorrhage protocol ☑️ QI and Patient Safety at its best from the MDT @gloshospitals @PBM_NHS @SW_RTC
What makes English granulocytes so unusual? When should we use them? What should you look out for? Helen @low_helen chats with Suzy Morton @TransfusionWM about all things granulocytes.
Check out our latest #blooducation podcast here!
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Coming soon! Helen and Suzy talk about haemolysis.
If you want to listen to our previously released bytes you can find them on the main podcast platforms as well as on our website
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We went to court today with @GoodLawProject, to apply for a cost-capping order for our 4 PPE cases against the government. We are delighted to announce that we've been granted the cost-cap and can continue to pursue these cases together. We MUST hold the government to account.