Anti-D immunoglobulin
April 3, 2018Rhesus (Rh)-D negative women, pregnant with Rh-D positive foetus are at risk of developing antibodies against future pregnancies if/when they suffer a sensitising event. (Remember,… Read more
CT Abdo/Pelvis & Pregnancy Testing
December 11, 2019Radiology are now requesting blood pregnancy testing reproductive females from 10-35days from last period. But what is wrong with urine pregnancy testing? Read more
Early Pregnancy Bleed <16/40
March 21, 2018Bleeding in early pregnancy is a relatively common problem and in the many cases (esp. with spotting) the pregnancy remains viable. However, bleeding in early… Read more
Hyperemesis Gravidarum
July 26, 2019Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy is common and at best an unpleasant experience for the patient, and at worst can be life threatening. It normal… Read more
Massive Transfusion Pathway
February 6, 2018In the case of patient with Massive Haemorrhage weather that be from Trauma, Surgical, O&G, UGIB, you can activate the MTP Remember: Do the Basics… Read more
MHRA: Ondansetron small increased risk of oral clefts following use in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy
January 29, 2020MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) has recently published a warning regarding the use of ondasetron in early pregnancy.leading to a small but significant risk… Read more
Octaplex – work fast its an EMERGENCY!
December 16, 2017In recent incidents we have had significant delays in giving OCTAPLEX, So ….. Activate EARLY in head injury patients on warfarin. Order on EPR &… Read more
Pre-Arrival Blood (O-ve)
March 13, 2019On rare occasions you may receive a pre-alert, where you want blood available for the patient when they arrive (for example in major haemorrhage). This… Read more
Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy
July 19, 2019Unfortunately the the normal pathway for investigation of PE performs poorly in pregnancy RCOG have the following pathway 1. Investigation – of suspected PE Clinical… Read more
Rape & Sexual Assault
March 6, 2018Don’t Preform intimate examinations on Sexual assault/Rape patients Unless life-threatening injuries are suspected e.g Haemorrhage. As our examination will inevitably destroy evidence that may aid this patients case… Read more
Transfusion Care Pathway
July 13, 2018PDF: Transfusion Care Pathway When giving blood products you need to use the transfusion care pathway. Octaplex Blood/Plt’s/FFP It can be found on intranet >… Read more
