The authors state that if transfusion transmission of sCJD occurs at all, it is very rare. Four cases of apparent vCJD transfusion transmission have occurred in the UK. At least…

The Patient Blood Management (PBM) Guidelines are a series of six modules that focus on evidence-based PBM. Each module has been written for clinicians treating specific patient groups including Critical…

The transfusion practitioner, working in a multidisciplinary capacity across different organizational levels, clinical specialties, and in a variety of environments, is often seen as the driving force for change in…

Read a summary of HAA 2017, find out what’s happening around Australia and New Zealand and determine if you are ready for ISBT128 labelling. The Summer Newsletter is available on…

Kenneth George Davis AM (29/12/1945 – 16/07/2017) On Friday 21st July nearly 200 people, including devoted family members, supported by friends and colleagues, farewelled Ken Davis in the tranquil setting…

The Western Australia Department of Health comprehensive health-system-wide Patient Blood Management (PBM) program has demonstrated improved patient outcomes and reduced costs. Results from four major adult tertiary care hospitals show…

The guidelines have been published and are available to download on the following webpage. ANZSBT Guidelines & Standards