Red cell salvage was not widely available or commonly used in the 1970s to 1990s as it specialist equipment and knowledge. Read more about Red cell salvage was not widely available or commonly used in the 1970s to 1990s as it specialist equipment and knowledge.
The NHS Executive funded a national audit initiative relating to two blood transfusion protocols. Read more about The NHS Executive funded a national audit initiative relating to two blood transfusion protocols.
In his written evidence to the Inquiry, Professor Michael Murphy noted that "best transfusion practice" meant that a transfusion should only occur when the benefits outweigh the risks, and that alternatives should be considered and used where appropriate. Read more about In his written evidence to the Inquiry, Professor Michael Murphy noted that "best transfusion practice" meant that a transfusion should only occur when the benefits outweigh the risks, and that alternatives should be considered and used where appropriate.
Senior individuals working in the transfusion services focused on the issue of blood transfusion after the establishment of the Consumer Protection Act 1987 and the introduction of the European Directive on blood. Read more about Senior individuals working in the transfusion services focused on the issue of blood transfusion after the establishment of the Consumer Protection Act 1987 and the introduction of the European Directive on blood.
Red cell salvage became more widely available. A study of intraoperative cell salvage in cardiac surgery at The Edinburgh Royal Infirmary found the procedure was shown to be feasible and safe and it became an accepted part of surgical practice. Read more about Red cell salvage became more widely available. A study of intraoperative cell salvage in cardiac surgery at The Edinburgh Royal Infirmary found the procedure was shown to be feasible and safe and it became an accepted part of surgical practice.
Only 133 patients had been referred for autologous cell salvage in Scotland, resulting in 90 patients donating 171 units of blood for their own use by 1996. Although the number of referrals briefly doubled in 1997 due to clinical referrals, demand for the services became low and the autologous transfusion service was reduced to a single provider in Scotland. Read more about Only 133 patients had been referred for autologous cell salvage in Scotland, resulting in 90 patients donating 171 units of blood for their own use by 1996. Although the number of referrals briefly doubled in 1997 due to clinical referrals, demand for the services became low and the autologous transfusion service was reduced to a single provider in Scotland.
Dr Gillon carried out a controlled clinical trial of autologous cell salvage in cardiac surgery in Scotland and was the Chairman of the Working Party on Autologous Transfusion in the mid 1990s. Read more about Dr Gillon carried out a controlled clinical trial of autologous cell salvage in cardiac surgery in Scotland and was the Chairman of the Working Party on Autologous Transfusion in the mid 1990s.
In his written evidence to the Inquiry, Dr Jonathan Wallis noted that although there has been a considerable reduction in the use of red blood cells in the last 25 years, there is still considerable work to be done as 20-30% of transfusions in major specialisms are currently given outside the national guidance. Read more about In his written evidence to the Inquiry, Dr Jonathan Wallis noted that although there has been a considerable reduction in the use of red blood cells in the last 25 years, there is still considerable work to be done as 20-30% of transfusions in major specialisms are currently given outside the national guidance.
SHOT was a model for haemovigilance organisations worldwide. Read more about SHOT was a model for haemovigilance organisations worldwide.
HTCs were multi-disciplinary committees which sought to draw together different medical specialities to improve transfusion standards, discuss national and local guidelines and audits. Read more about HTCs were multi-disciplinary committees which sought to draw together different medical specialities to improve transfusion standards, discuss national and local guidelines and audits.