Transfusion Medicine

Transfusion Medicine

Explore guides for each of the transfusion medicine services offered by Bloodworks Northwest:

• Blood Component Therapy
• Blood Transfusion Medicine Guides
• Blood Transfusion Safety
• Blood Transfusion Administration Guide

Blood Component Therapy

• By Component:
  • Red Blood Cells
  • Emergency Red Blood Cell Usage
  • Platelets
  • Cryoprecipitate (CRYO)
• Indications for Transfusion
• Blood Component Modification
• Transfusion Consultation
• Special Considerations in Pediatric Red Cell Transfusions
• Transfusion-Related Risks
• Important Phone Numbers

Blood Transfusion Medicine Guides

Find additional information regarding usage and indications of various blood components used in the transfusion process.

• Blood components descriptions and indications
• Stock O Guidance
• Modifications to Blood Components
• ABO Compatibility Chart

Blood Transfusion Safety

• Blood Administration Guidance
• Adult Bleeding Emergency Guidance
• Obstetrical (OB) Hemorrhage Guidelines

Transfusion Safety Guides

• Pre-transfusion sample verification guide

Blood Transfusion Administration Guides

Explore additional guides for blood transfusion administration, including blood transfusion rates and duration, patient safety guidance, and more.

• Rates, Volumes, Duration
• Blood Component Verification Job Aide
• When You Need a Transfusion
• Patient Safety
• Circular of Information for the Use of Blood and Blood Components (PDF)
• Introduction to Hematology
• Position Papers