Monitoring

Follow the steps below to ensure safety of the baby during transfusion.

Step	Action
1	All blood transfusions will be documented using a blood transfusion/IV Fluid Chart (pink chart CR5541).
2	Before commencement of blood, baseline recordings of temperature, heart rate, respirations and blood pressure will be taken and then repeated 15 minutes after commencement of blood.
3	Temperature, heart rate and BP will be recorded every 30 minutes.

Documentation

Follow the steps below regarding documentation of the transfusion.

Step	Action
1	When checking the unit of blood, the swinging label is checked and signed by both Nurses.
2	Ensure that donation number (sticky label) is placed in the patients clinical record as proof of transfusion.