Key points
• Consideration of pre-operative ordering
• Understanding “top-up” transfusion
• Restrictive transfusion / transfusion alternatives
• Electronic blood order schedules where used
• RBC /platelets/plasma
• For specific patient population refer point no 10
Rationale
Transfusion triggers need to be considered by the resident doctors with aim to adhere appropriate transfusion guidelines and thresholds and to avoid unnecessary transfusions that may be harmful to the patient as well.
