Blood Transfussion  Blood Transfusion Blood Transfussion   Blood
transfusions involves transfusing whole blood or blood
components into venous circulation. It’s usually given to
replace blood lost during surgery or life-saving situations such
as massive blood loss due to trauma. They are also given when a
person’s body does not produce enough blood because of certain
illness.    This  procedure is in accordance to ANSAP Nursing
Standards on Intravenous Practice.    1. Verify the physician’s
written order and make a treatment card according to hospital
policy   2. Observe the 10 Rs when preparing and administering
any blood or blood components   3. Explain the
procedure/rationale for giving blood transfusion to reassure
patient and significant others and secure consent. Get patient
histories regarding previous transfusion.   4. Explain the
importance of the benefits on Voluntary Blood Donation (RA 7719-
National Blood Service Act of 1994).   5. Request prescribed
blood/blood components from blood bank to inclu