All audits by subject
The audits carried out by the 10 RTCs have been grouped according to subject area. Audits that can be categorised under more than one subject heading are listed under all relevant headings.
Appropriateness of transfusion
Cell salvage
FFP
Laboratory audits
(includes audits on the EU directive, cold chain requirements, sampling, staffing, traceability and wastage.)
Massive transfusion/major haemorrhage
Obstetrics
(includes the use of anti-D.)
Platelets
Pre-operative assessment/surgical screening for anaemias
Red cells
(includes medical and surgical use and the use of group specific blood.)
Risks of transfusion
(includes overnight transfusion and adverse incidents.)
Transfusion administration
(includes audits on the process of administering blood from collection to the start of transfusion.)