Nursing How To’s: Blood transfusion therapy
Aimee is observing the staff nurse as she prepares to administer a blood transfusion. She watches as the nurse checks the doctor’s order first then heads to the patient’s room...
Aimee is observing the staff nurse as she prepares to administer a blood transfusion. She watches as the nurse checks the doctor’s order first then heads to the patient’s room...
Definition Phlebotomy is a procedure that consists of venipuncture and withdrawal of blood. It is a safe outpatient method where blood is extracted from the vein through a cut or...
Blood bank, also called blood transfusion service, typically refers to one of hospital departments or laboratory that must be present in a health care facility. This is a highly technical...
Verify the written order for the transfusion. Greet and identify the patient. Explain the procedure to the client. Start I.V. if necessary. Have the client sign consent forms. Obtain baseline...