Administration of general anesthesia requires continuous monitoring of vital parameters of
the body including body temperature. However, temperature continues to be one of the least …

Since the adverse consequences of accidental peri‐operative hypothermia have been
recognised, there has been a rapid expansion in the development of new warming …

The demand for platelets in England was stable at around 220,000 adult therapeutic doses
(ATD) per year until 2007/8 at which point demand has increased year on year to 275,000 …

OBJECTIVES There are significant pressures on resident medical rotas on intensive care.
We have evaluated the safety and feasibility of nurse practitioners (NPs) delivering first-line …

Background. The complications associated with errors in transfusion practice can be
minimized by assessing transfusion practices. In Nepal, there is no standard protocol on …

Blood loss due to trauma is a leading cause of death in young people and is the result of the
'lethal triad'of hypothermia, acidosis and coagulopathy, which collectively reduce …

» To undertake venepuncture and obtain blood samples, healthcare practitioners must have
completed appropriate training and undertaken supervised practice and a final assessment …

Objective: To assess the compliance of healthcare personnel with regard to sending
completely filled transfusion requisition forms. Methods: The audit was conducted at Aga …

Background: Red blood cell transfusions are commonly used in palliative care to treat
anemia or symptoms caused by anemia. In patients with advanced disease, there is little …

Abstract Background and Objectives Blood transfusion is an important treatment procedure.
Transfusion processes and procedures could be effective only if those involved have the …