Advice
Wise use of O-negative blood
To ensure that the dispensing of O RhD-negative erythrocyte concentrates effectively meets the needs of all patients, the Supreme Health Council believes that, in addition to a reminder of existing procedures, innovation in the design of new procedures is an element likely to improve the links in the transfusion chain.
To help health professionals in the field, we have put the advisory’s 13 golden rules into a handy format. That way, lab technologists or hospital blood bank staff can always keep this extra reminder handy. Keep it in your vest pocket or hang it up in the break room? Anything goes, as long as it’s visible.
13 golden rules on judicious use of O-negative blood
