🩸 Steps for Starting a Blood Transfusion follow @nursewellversed for simplified nursing education 1️⃣ Make sure the consent is present and signed! 2️⃣While waiting for the blood to be picked up, get your Y tubing ready and primed on your pump- remember ONLY normal saline 3️⃣Once you get your blood, get a second nurse to verify the patient information and blood with you 4️⃣Do a full set of vitals before you start your transfusion 5️⃣Once you start your blood, stay with the patient for the next 1

While receiving his exchange blood transfusion, Anthony Okereke, leader of Greenwich Council, shares what it's like living with sickle cell. He describes the impact it's had on his life, and how donated blood helps him live fully. This is why Anthony is passionate about encouraging more Black heritage donors to come forward. Fighting sickle cell is in our blood. #SickleCellAwarenessMonth | NHS Blood Donation