Transfusion medicine

Transfusion medicine handbook

The Transfusion Medicine Handbook is designed to assist hospital staff and other health professionals in modern Transfusion Medicine Practice.

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Abbreviations and Glossary

_________________ Last updated: July 2024. Previously part of 111G122 – Transfusion Medicine Handbook 3rd Edition NZBS Reference: 111G01502... Read more

2.13 Blood Components and Fractionated Products as Medicines

Blood components and fractionated products are classified as medicines under New Zealand legislation. The Medicines Act 1981, Medicines Regulations 1984, Medicines Amendment Regulations 2011 and Medic... Read more

7.20 Other Complications

Complications associated with large volume transfusions including hypocalcaemia, hyperkalaemia, hypothermia, disturbances of acid base balance and adult respiratory distress syndrome are considered in... Read more

3.21 Reporting of Adverse Events

The following are regarded as transfusion-related events. The patient experiences a reaction as a result of transfusion. The patient has received an inappropriate transfusion. The patient received a ... Read more

5.4.10 INTRAGAM P (Human Normal Immunoglobulin 6%)

Privigen NZ will replace Intragam P as the intravenous immunoglobulin (IV Ig) product manufactured from New Zealand plasma in the second half of 2023. Inventory of Intragam P will continue to be used ... Read more

References

[1] CSL Behring (Australia) Pty Ltd, "NEW ZEALAND DATA SHEET - Alburex 5 NZ," 14 December 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.medsafe.govt.nz/profs/Datasheet/a/Alburex5inf.pdf. [Accessed 01 F... Read more