Sep 14, 2023

The incidence of HDFN due to RhD has fallen substantially since the introduction of RhD immunoglobulin. However, the identification of a pregnant woman at risk of RhD senstitisation is extremely important to ensure that she receives RhD immunoglobulin appropriately.

Here, Dr Helen Savoia talks about HDFN, sensitising...

Sep 14, 2023

Transfusion is a lifesaving procedure but it is not without risks. Patient Blood Management, which aims to reduce the requirement for a transfusion, has for many become a standard of care. For others, the term patient blood management is still unfamiliar and there are barriers to its implementation.

Dr James Isbister...

Mar 30, 2023

Identifying a patient’s risk of bleeding preoperatively is an integral step in developing a blood management plan to minimise blood loss during surgery. It is the responsibility of a multidisciplinary team that may include general practitioners, surgeons, nurses, anaesthetists, haematologists and allied health staff.

Mar 20, 2023

Identifying a patient’s risk of bleeding preoperatively is an integral step in developing a blood management plan to minimise blood loss during surgery. It is the responsibility of a multidisciplinary team that may include general practitioners, surgeons, nurses, anaesthetists, haematologists and allied health staff.

Jul 1, 2020

Tranexamic acid is increasingly being used to treat patients with substantial blood loss. Dr Daniel Bodnar from the Royal Brisbane and Women’s and Queensland Children’s Hospitals, and Queensland Ambulance Service describes how tranexamic acid works to arrest bleeding, its applications, clinical studies into the use...