TRANSFUSION
TAM (Treatments and Medicines) NHS Highland
Warning
What's new / Latest updates
23/07/26 V1.2: Added: MHRA device alert: Risk of severe harm from use of incorrect giving (administration) set for blood transfusion.
15/07/26 V1.1: Added: link to student nurse participation form
26/06/26 V1: Added: Patient information leaflet ordering details
Patient information:
Receiving a Blood Transfusion (RaBT) patient information leaflet should be used when consenting patients for transfusion, including retrospective consent.
- Minimum order quantity: NATL 146: 100
- If you have difficulty sourcing the leaflet, please contact your procurement team first.
- If you need the leaflet in an alternative format (e.g., braille), please email: nss.equalitydiversity@nhs.scot
- For any questions about the leaflet, contact: nss.snbtstransfusionteam@nhs.scot
Many thanks for your continued support in meeting the transfusion needs of patients across Scotland.
Student nurses:
- For Student Nurse Participation in the Transfusion Process, see information from the UHI: here (NHS Highland intranet access required).