Clinical transfusion comprises all clinical aspects of blood transfusion and promotes safe practice and appropriate use of blood (components). This includes both the risks and benefits of transfusion as well as close monitoring of patients.
Patients should only be transfused when there is evidence for potential benefit. Occasionally, transfusion alternatives might be considered. In order to optimize patient care in need for blood transfusion, it is crucial to follow an evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach. Patient Blood Management (PBM) comprises patient evaluation and clinical management surrounding this decision-making process. This includes application of appropriate indications, minimization of blood loss and optimization of patient red cells. PBM can reduce allogeneic blood transfusions and health-care costs, while ensuring that blood components are available for patients.
About
The ISBT clinical transfusion working party is a multidisciplinary working party with an interest in promoting best transfusion practices, and clinical transfusion research. We support ISBT's library of evidence-based guidelines, audits and perform benchmarks. We accomplish our aim by bringing together international transfusion experts to optimize clinical transfusion practice through the:
- Provision of a platform for exchanging knowledge among transfusion specialists
- Developing clinical resources in transfusion medicine
- Updating the ISBT's library of evidence-based guidelines
- Providing opportunities for developing young professionals
- Coordinating and publishing international projects
Current Leadership
Richard R. Gammon
Dr. Gammon holds Board Certifications in Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine as well as Clinical Pathology, and is a Medical Director for OneBlood and Transfusion Medicine Specialists in Orlando, Florida, USA. Dr. Gammon is an Assistant Professor of Pathology for the University Of Central Florida College as well as an Assistant Professor Collaborative Faculty with Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, University of South Florida. He is also chair of the AABB’s Blood Banks and Transfusion Service Standards Program Unit and chair of the Transfusion Safety/Patient Blood Management Subsection. Dr. Gammon is also a member of the ISBT CCP Work Group.
Annual Report
Click the link below to read the Report of the Clinical Transfusion Working Party for 2024/2025.
