BLOOD TRANSFUSION PROTOCOL

Updated 3/24

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A blood transfusion may be ordered by the doctor
for a number of reasons. When a blood transfusion
is ordered, the nurse should be aware of the unit's

policies and procedures.

 Plasmapheresis is a form of blood transfusion.

Please click on these links for more updated information:

The New Nurse-Blood transfusion

Blood transfusion

Plasmapheresis