Blood Transfusion Procedural Work Guidelines

;Signs of Incompatibility (Transfusion Reaction)

(Shortness of breath – rise in body temperature – skin rash – chest pain – chills – headache – nausea – increased or decreased heart rate – lower back pain – cardiac arrest)

:Circulatory Overload

(Shortness of breath – jugular vein distension – cyanosis of the extremities – dry cough – pulmonary fluid infiltration/edema)

:Transmission of Certain Diseases

(Hepatitis C virus – Hepatitis B virus – HIV – syphilis – malaria)

:Equipment

A bag of blood or its derivatives (fit for use) – IV pole – blood administration set – alcohol swab – medical adhesive tape – large-gauge cannula – gloves .– tourniquet