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Maximum
Blood Order Schedule
This
internationally adopted schedule enables better stock management
and reduces unnecessary transfusions.
The Maximum Blood Order
Schedule is reviewed on an annual basis. It lists elective surgical
procedures that require cross-match and outlines how many units
are required.
If the procedure does not appear on the list, a group and save is
normally all that is required. If it is found that a specific patient
requires more than the schedule the reason needs to be clearly documented
on the request card. Good documentation reduces telephone calls
by the transfusion laboratory staff to check why a specific request
is being made that does not necessarily correspond with the schedule.
Good documentation and communication will negate an enquiry from
the transfusion laboratory.
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