The procedure is performed in the Pathology Outpatient Level 2 or the Day
Treatment Centre (DTC) on level 1.It
is helpful if the patient could arrive 10 minutes before allocated time slot;
Please remember to bring the pathology request slip if you have been given
one;
It is essential that you fast from midnight (small glass of water that morning
is OK);
You will need to stay at least 2 hours;
You will not be able to drive.You will
need someone to drive you home;
If you are a diabetic or on warfarin or aspirin please let us know;
Please call the hospital’s bed bureau on 9594 2111 the day before the procedure,
between 3-4pm to confirm that there is a bed for you;
You will be asked to sign an informed consent form
Blood Transfusion
General information
Some patients are red cell dependant and will generally need a transfusion
every 3-4 weeks of 3-4 units of blood on an indefinite basis.
Some patients get transfused on an as need basis and thus may not have a set
schedule. We will advise these patients when their next transfusion is.
Some patients need “special blood” eg irradiated, leukodepleted, blood
warmers
For red cell dependant patients we transfuse generally if HB<90g/L, if
90-100g/L it is not urgent but should be done as soon as possible.
If Hb<70g/L the transfusion should be within
24-48 hours as a general guideline
Generally the Registrar will not be present during the entire procedure thus
blood transfusion can be done on weekends and IV orders may be prepared on
Friday.
Each unit of blood takes 2-3 hours to give, so most patients are in for 6-10
hours.
No fasting is required.
Patients take all their usual medication.
You will be able to drive home if you wish
Prior to transfusion patients need
Cross match to be taken within 7 days of transfusion date, Day Treatment Centre prefer this to be done in outpatient pathology so the blood
is ready when they arrive. Cross match form can be left at outpatient pathology
with date of transfusion marked on form so blood bank are aware and can have
blood ready.
A pre transfusion FBE (to be done at same time as cross match)
Patients are booked in DTC (allow at least 48 hours notice for blood transfusion
given that patients spend all day in the unit).
Patients should call Bed Bureau 9594 2111 between 3-4pm the day prior to
confirm bed is available for them.
IV orders are sent to DTC on the day of transfusion.
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