Resources for Patients
Blood Transfusion: Information for Patients, v3 Short Version
This one-pager pamphlet was developed for patients and families in order to provide basic information on blood transfusion and to help patients make informed decisions regarding their treatment options. Note: This version is designed for hospital printing and is not available to order in hardcopy from ORBCoN.
Blood Transfusion: Information for Patients, v3 Short Version, customizable PDF
Same as above, but with the ability to add your site’s logo. Note: This version is designed for hospital printing and is not available to order in hardcopy from ORBCoN.
Questions to Ask My Doctor
In conjunction with the Short Version, this one-pager is a tool that patients can use prepare for their visits with clinicians. Note: This version is designed for hospital printing and is not available to order in hardcopy from ORBCoN.
Blood Transfusion: Information for Patients, v3 Long Version
This document has been revised to incorporate current standards and references and provide a more detailed explanation of transfusion information for patients and their families. This resource is designed to be reviewed on line or to be printed by the user. Note: this resource is not available to order in hard copy from ORBCoN.
My First Transfusion
Illustrated children’s book outlining what you need to know about getting blood.
Patient Fact Sheets – Red Blood Cells (RBC) Antibodies
Version 3: Jan 2021
Answers About Rh Immune Globulin
Fact Sheet for IVIG Outpatients
A brief fact sheet for outpatients that help them to understand the risks, benefits and possible side effects of receiving Intravenous Immune Globulin. Version 2.0 October 31, 2015.