Consent

• Informed consent must be obtained unless the situation is life threatening.  Consent is documented on a consent form (Agreement to Treatment CR111) however verbal consent by a parent is acceptable provided it is documented in baby’s chart, until written consent is obtained.
• Also refer to informed consent leaflets.

Prescribing of Blood and Blood Products

The Doctor/NS-ANP prescribes the quantity and rate of administration required for transfusion on the blood transfusion/IV fluid balance chart (CR5541):

• Records the treatment plan in the baby’s clinical record.
• Requests blood from the blood bank on NZBS requisition form (111F01802).
• The Nurse must be notified that the blood or blood product has been ordered.