Blood and blood products transfusion errors: what can we do to improve patient safety.

Claire Brown; Michelle Brown

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Blood and blood products transfusion errors: what can we do to improve patient safety.

May 10, 2023

Brown C, Brown M. Br J Nurs. 2023;32(7):326-332.

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Incorrect patient registration, application of the wrong label, and blood draw from the wrong patient can all cause blood transfusion errors. This systematic review identified six studies related to nursing and blood transfusion safety. Errors fell into two broad categories - human and environmental factors, and education. Initial and continuing education for all members of the team, including registration staff, should be considered to improve and maintain transfusion safety.

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