Blood Products—Transfusion

 

  1. Select the patient.

  2. Click Write (ALT+W).

  3. Click Blood Products (ALT+B).

  4. Click Transfuse (ALT+T).

  1. Select a blood product from the Product list. If Other, type the product and click OK (ALT+O).

Order blood factors as medications. See Ordering Medications for instructions.

  1. To order available modifications, select from the Modifier list.

  2. Enter the amount and units:

  1. If appropriate, type a time in the Duration field.

This field is only available (with appropriate units) for applicable products. The duration is pre-filled for some products.

  1. To note the rationale for transfusion, click Reasons (ALT+E). Click an option (or press the corresponding letter). If Other, type the reason. Click OK (ALT+O).

The Reasons button is disabled if an explanation is not required.

  1. Select from the Priority drop-down list (Routine, STAT, Emergency Release, During Dialysis, In AM, Pre-Procedure, or Other).

  2. To request transfusion restrictions:

  1. Type instructions as needed.

  2. Click OK (ALT+O).