Blood management

OPTIMISED BLOOD TRANSFUSION CARE


HCA UK provides optimised blood transfusion care to ensure it’s the best option for you.

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About our blood management programme

A blood management programme is based on an evidence based, multidisciplinary approach that puts the patient at the centre of all decisions related to their blood transfusion.

It ensures that it is the best option for you and that you receive optimised care before, during and after your blood transfusion.

Need to know

A blood transfusion can be a life-saving procedure that is needed if you have severe anaemia (lack of red blood cells), sickle cell disease or have suffered severe blood loss from surgery, childbirth or a serious accident. It helps to replace some of the blood you’ve lost, or it can replace the red blood cells, plasma or platelets that are found in your blood.

Your GP or consultant will discuss the risks and complications associated with a blood transfusion. As part of your blood management programme they will also look at alternative options such as medicine to reduce bleeding before deciding if a blood transfusion is the best option for you
If your consultant advises that a blood transfusion is the best treatment option for you, you will be asked you to sign a consent form. You will also have a blood test to ensure you receive blood that is appropriate for your blood type.

During your blood transfusion you will be asked to sit down on a chair or lie on a bed. A needle that is connected to a tube and a bag of blood will be inserted into a vein in your hand or arm. The blood will then run into your arm, and it can take up to four hours for one bag of blood to be received.
As part of your blood management programme you will be checked on regularly during the blood transfusion to ensure that you are comfortable and don’t feel unwell. You may experience a sharp prick when the needle is inserted, and your hand or arm may ache afterwards.

After your blood transfusion, your healthcare team will assess your condition. Unless you are very unwell or have needed a large amount of blood, you will normally be able to go home soon after.

Our Blood management consultants

Dr. Ferras Alwan

Dr. Ferras Alwan

Haematology

Dr Salim Shafeek

Dr Salim Shafeek

Haematology

Dr. Ahmed Abdulgawad

Dr. Ahmed Abdulgawad

Haematology

Dr. Kate Stringaris

Dr. Kate Stringaris

Haematology

Our Blood management locations

The Harley Street Clinic

The Harley Street Clinic

35 Weymouth Street W1G 8BJ London
The Portland Hospital

The Portland Hospital

205-209 Great Portland Street W1W 5AH London

The Physicians' Clinic

14 Devonshire Street W1G 7AE London
The Lister Hospital

The Lister Hospital

Chelsea Bridge Road, SW1W 8RH London
Private Care at Guy's

Private Care at Guy's

London Bridge Hospital Private Care at Guy's SE1 9RT London
The Shard Outpatients

The Shard Outpatients

The Shard, 32 St Thomas Street SE1 9BS London

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This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.