4. Post-transfusion

Key points

End of transfusion

• Final set of observations recorded
• Transfusion removed & disposed as per local guidelines 
 

Rationale

Maintain patient observations including monitoring for transfusion reactions 

Links to resources (where available)

Administration of Blood Components (b-s-h.org.uk)

Guidelines for the administration of blood products 2nd Edition (anzsbt.org.au)

Transfusion checklist | Lifeblood

Key points

Documentation

• Donation number documentation
• Date and time of transfusion documented
• Names of nurses checking transfusion documented (signature)
• Time transfusion finished documented

Rationale

Documentation of transfusion essential for accurate patient record

Links to resources (where available)

Guidelines for the administration of blood products 2nd Edition (anzsbt.org.au)

Administration of Blood Components (b-s-h.org.uk)