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Clinical Practice Guidelines for the use of Blood Components

This suite of publications provides information on the clinical practice guidelines for the use of blood components.

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Published year: 2001
Available in print:
CP79, 80, 81, 82, 84, 85 - YES
CP78, 83 - NO
Status: Current

Reference No: CP78 - CP85
Further information: nhmrc.publications@nhmrc.gov.au

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The Clinical Practice Guidelines for the use of Blood Components aim to:

  • Improve the consistency and appropriateness of transfusion practice;
  • Promote the integration of quality management systems into transfusion practice;
  • Reduce the overall number of transfusion-related complications;
  • Increase consumer awareness of the benefits and risks of blood component therapy; and
  • Conserve a limited resource.

To assist clinicians to have readily available information the Working Party that developed the Guidelines, also developed a series of documents tailored to meet the needs of the clinicians. In addition, the Working Party recognised the importance of consumer issues and processes for informed consent. Two consumer documents are being prepared. One is a pamphlet addressing commonly asked questions and one is a consumer guide to assist consumers in making informed decisions about blood component therapy.

» Download: Blood Components - A guide for patients (PDF, 95kb) pdf file

» Download: Blood Who needs it? Poster (PDF, 34kb) pdf file

» Download: Blood Who needs it? Brochure (PDF, 121kb) pdf file

» Download: Clinical Practice Guidelines - Appropriate Use of Blood Components Pocket Card (PDF, 43kb) pdf file

» Download: Clinical Practice Guidelines - Appropriate Use of Red Blood Cells Summary Card (PDF, 62kb) pdf file

» Download: Clinical Practice Guidelines - Appropriate Use of Fresh Frozen Plasma and Cryoprecipitate Summary Card (PDF, 72kb) pdf file

» Download: Clinical Practice Guidelines - Appropriate Use of Platelets Summary Card (PDF, 131kb) pdf file

» Download: Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Use of Blood Components - (red blood cells, platelets, fresh frozen plasma, cryoprecipitate) (PDF, 784kb) pdf file

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