UHP Transfusion

Account of the Transfusion team in Derriford hospital, University Hospitals Plymouth. Passionate about saving blood, safe transfusion and education.

[The Lancet Haematology @TheLancetHaem]

"Although the overall conclusions... are sound and applicable to a less selected group of patients with thrombocytopenia, the results do not exclude a benefit for the large population of patients with leukaemia"

Linked comment by Charles A Schiffer https://t.co/XOlCMwR4NW

[The Lancet Haematology @TheLancetHaem]

NEW-Tranexamic acid did not prevent bleeding in patients with haematological malignancies and severe thrombocytopenia compared to placebo: results from the randomised, double-blind, parallel, phase 3, TREATT trial https://t.co/l7U97yxZuC

[UHP Transfusion @UHP_Transfusion]

Find us on Bluesky, a friendly social media to share information. #MedTwitter #MedSky
https://t.co/8oYeIgTuud

[UHP Transfusion @UHP_Transfusion]

Are you aware of our Trust policies and procedures for Patient blood management? From single unit transfusion to non-bleeding patient to pre-op Hb optimisation and cell salvage. Our Transfusion Team is available to advise for more complicated cases.

[NEJM @NEJM]

Trials have shown restrictive is as good/better than liberal transfusion thresholds. Is this true for patients with acute MI? How do we interpret the MINT trial results? Listen to the latest episode of Beyond Journal Club from @COREIMpodcast & NEJM Group: https://t.co/r5dfx9ia3q

[SHOTHV @SHOTHV1]

The 2023 SHOT Recommendations Gap Analysis Tool is now available on the SHOT website (scroll to bottom of page).

Use the tool to:
🔍Identify gaps in local clinical and laboratory practices
✅Implement SHOT recommendations
🙌Enhance transfusion safety

https://t.co/yAyGvWrCeF

[UHP Transfusion @UHP_Transfusion]

See our jobs in Pathology. We are looking for BMS for haematology and Blood bank. Join our amazing team of very skilled and knowledgeable staff!

[UHP Transfusion @UHP_Transfusion]

Are you blood group O? Donations urgently needed. Please donate if you can, so we can continue to treat our patients.

[NHS Blood+Transplant @NHSBT]

🩸 Blood shortage Amber alert 🩸 The @NHS urgently needs O type blood. There are over 12000 appointments available over the next 2 weeks that we need your help to fill.

If you are an O type donor call 0300 123 23 23 to make an appointment.

[Ben Jameson @inclusiongp.bsky.social @InclusionGP]

Medical SDEC has moved! Day 2, please bear with us! Great work from everyone towards getting the unit up and running again ⁦@UHP_NHS⁩ ⁦@UHP_IMT⁩ ⁦@UHP_UEC⁩ ⁦@AAUNursesUHP⁩

[NHS Blood Donation 🩸🩹 @GiveBloodNHS]

We are in urgent need of O negative blood. We need O negative donors to donate as soon as possible.

Book online here ➡️ https://t.co/v11JyRw9a6

[UHP Transfusion @UHP_Transfusion]

@Derrifordjobs @UHP_NHS It looks great, but many other professions and departments missing from the list. Will they be added?

[UHP Transfusion @UHP_Transfusion]

O negative donors needed. Can you donate?

[NHS Blood Donation 🩸🩹 @GiveBloodNHS]

Happy 🌍 Emoji Day! What emoji best sums how you feel after giving blood? Let us know below ⬇️

📖 your next 🩸 here ➡️ https://t.co/UVBSSsVQ2t

We particularly need 🅾️ negative donors to book appointments.

#WorldEmojiDay

[UHP Transfusion @UHP_Transfusion]

@UHP_NHS a very important report for anyone involved in blood transfusion, and quality and safety teams

[SHOTHV @SHOTHV1]

The 2023 Annual SHOT Report is now live!

#SHOTUK2024

[UHP Transfusion @UHP_Transfusion]

We might be dealing mainly with bleeding, but good CPR is essential. We wonder if the patient survived…

[Sam Ghali, M.D. @EM_RESUS]

Here's a video I made breaking down this AMAZING footage of a bear performing CPR

[ITV News @itvnews]

A world-first NHS test which could help reduce the risk of side effects from blood transfusions are being offered to thousands of patients with inherited blood disorders

https://t.co/Md8kxM9ioG

[UHP Transfusion @UHP_Transfusion]

@cmmcconnachie @UHP_NHS @UHPOverseasRec @edge_edge1 @education_uhp Welcome to Derriford!

[UHP Transfusion @UHP_Transfusion]

@drjread @unilincoln Congratulations!

[William Aird @WilliamAird4]

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ORAL IRON IN IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA (IDA)

I tweeted a poll asking how you would treat a case of uncomplicated IDA with oral iron. The options and responses are shown below:

[Ben Jameson @inclusiongp.bsky.social @InclusionGP]

The Acute Assessment Unit is now #MedicalSDEC ! Looks good above the door ☺️ @AAUNursesUHP @aec_network @NHSGIRFT_SW @UHP_UEC @swasFT @UHP_NHS

[Transfusion Library @TransfusionLib]

From the #Transfusion Evidence Round-Up #WorldHeartDay 2023:

Restrictive vs. Liberal Red Blood Cell Transfusion Strategy in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction and Anemia: A #SystematicReview and #MetaAnalysis
by Zhang et al.
https://t.co/j8oz0SMMLu