transfusion Archives - Resource Library - Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Resource about having a blood transfusion as treatment for sickle cell disease.

This resource from the Blood and Transplant website shares more information on: Why is irradiated blood needed? Do all types of blood need to be irradiated? Does irradiation damage the blood?

This information is taken from the NHS Blood and transplant website. This resource explains why you may be advised to have a transfusion of a blood component such as red cells, platelets or plasma.

This resource helps patients to understand the importance of iron in the diet and what can happen if they have low iron levels. The resource has been produced in collaboration with the British Dietetic Association and contains information on foods that are rich in iron.

These resources from the Joint United Kingdom (UK) Blood Transfusion and Tissue Transplantation Services Professional Advisory Committee website provides information for patients on the use of cell salvage.  

This resource from the NHS blood and transplant website gives an overview of what anaemia is and the options of treatment which may include a blood transfusion.

NHS Blood and Transfusion information about anaemia.

NHS Blood and Transfusion information about needing irradiated blood transfusion.

NHS Blood and Transplant information for patients who have received an unexpected blood transfusion.

NHS Blood and Transplant important information for all patients who may need a red cell, platelet or plasma transfusion.

NHS Blood and Transplant comic with information about why you need a blood transfusion.

NHS Blood and Transplant illustrated children’s booklet all about blood.

This resource from NHS Blood and Transplant contains important information for anyone who may need a blood transfusion, as well as how to reduce your chances of needing one.