Blood Transfusion

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (371 Reviews)

Credits

2.50

Post Assessment Questions

11

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

150 Minutes


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Activity Description

Blood transfusions are a relatively common medical procedure, and while typically safe, there are multiple complications that practitioners need to be able to recognize and treat. This activity reviews the indications for blood transfusion, including for special patient populations, the pre-transfusion preparation, and the potential complications of blood transfusions. In addition, this activity highlights the role of the interprofessional team in caring for patients undergoing blood transfusions.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the indications for blood transfusions.

  • Describe the management of blood transfusion complications.

  • Explain the importance of proper pre-transfusion preparation of donor blood to reduce the risk of complications.

  • Review a structured interprofessional team approach to provide effective care to and appropriate surveillance of patients undergoing blood transfusion.

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