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Bloody Easy Blood Administration
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Bloody Easy Blood Administration is an electronic learning tool that was developed with input from RN’s, Transfusion Safety Officers and Transfusion Personnel across Ontario. The content reflects current best practices and you will learn about the risks of transfusion, the significance of the ABO and Rh blood group systems, and what these systems mean in terms of blood compatibility for your patients.
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This booklet is ideal for nurses or health care professionals administering blood. It provides an overview of blood and blood products, the risks associated with them, and how they should be administered. In addition, it describes the types of transfusion reactions that may occur. This booklet is available in both English and French and is the companion to the online course "Bloody Easy for Nurses".
To request hard copies, please visit Order Resources under the ORBCoN Resources tab.
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The BEBA flipbook is viewable on any desktop PC, smartphone or tablet. It features a linkable table of contents and search functionality enabling users to find content quickly and easily.
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Powerpoint slide presentation for nurses. Learning objectives include: importance of checking informed consent, process for verifying the transfusion order, steps required to prepare the patient, the importance of accurate identification, steps for safe blood administration, including monitoring and assessments and what documentation is required with a transfusion.
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Powerpoint slide presentation for nurses. Learning objectives include: describe blood components and blood products, define the major uses, appropriate storage, and expiration of blood components and products, recognize IV tubing requirements and appropriate infusion times, explain blood group compatibility and the significance of the ABO and Rh blood group system.
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Powerpoint slide presentation for nurses. Learning objectives include: describing the signs and symptoms of possible acute transfusion reaction, list the different types of acute transfusion reactions, understand the clinical management, reaction investigation, and reporting required when a reaction occurs, and utilizing the Ontario TTISS transfusion reaction chart