Here is Sinead’s talk on the approach to anaemia. Resources: Anemia in the Emergency Department: Evaluation and Treatment. Janz TG, Johnson RL, Rubenstein SD. Emergency Medicine Practice. 2013;15(11):1-16. Major haemorrhage / Massive Transfusion Protocol – 05/2017 Jehovah’s witnesses and blood…
Here is Gareth’s talk on how to approach the Mx of patients on NOAC’s in the ED setting. Resources: NOAC’s – Talk by Carolyn Groves (Haematology) and updated Australian Guidelines 8/2014 Australian Guidelines: New oral anticoagulants: a practical guide on prescription,…
Emma’s talk on transfusion reactions and their management. Resources: LITFL – Transfusion Reactions SCGH Transfusion Reactions Algorithm Australian Red Cross Blood Service – Adverse Events Mobile Phone App Australian Red Cross Blood Service – Steps for managing suspected transfusion reactions Australian Red…
Here is Rebecca Howman’s talk on what to consider when thinking of giving a patient a blood transfusion. Resources: Patient Blood Management: Patient Blood Management (SCGH) (hospital only access) Patient Blood Management Guidelines 3/2011 (National Blood Authority Australia) CNC for PBM SCGH…
Here is Carolyn Groves very helpful talk on the management of patients taking NOAC’s. Please note that the more recent Australian Guidelines: New oral anticoagulants: a practical guide on prescription, laboratory testing and peri-procedural/bleeding management, published in 2014, do slightly differ…