Resource library
Our resources are available to be downloaded for free, and printed copies of selected resources can also be ordered at no cost.
Blood Book: Australian Blood Administration
The Blood Book: Australian Blood Administration Handbook is a comprehensive resource to assist with safe bedside transfusion practice.
Acute Transfusion Reactions Poster
A poster showing the signs and symptoms of acute transfusion reactions. This can be printed in A3.
Blood Component Information: An Extension of
The BCI describes the blood components produced by Australian Red Cross Lifeblood, including a description of the blood collection process, method of manufacture, critical manufacturing steps, clinical indications for use, and administration methods.
Blood Prescribing Card
A pocket-size card to guide clinical decision making in prescribing blood components.
Comparison of Intravenous Immunoglobulin Products
Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) is available for supply under National Blood Authority arrangements. This table compares the IVIg products, Intragam 10, Flebogamma 5% Dif, Flebogamma 10% Dif and Privigen 10% and Octagam 10%.
Lifeblood Shippers - Receipt and Use by External
These instructions help ensure blood products stay within correct temperature ranges when transported between hospitals.
Pack Check Clinical Scenarios
This is a pack to practice completing the patient and pack check in a clinical scenario
Prescribing Platelets
Prescribing platelets table to provide guidance for transfusion based on patient's condition and platelet count. It is based on the National Blood Authority's Patient Blood Management Guidelines.
Prescribing red cells
Prescribing red cells table to provide guidance for transfusion based on patient's condition and haemoglobin level. It is based on the National Blood Authority's Patient Blood Management Guidelines
Toolkit for Maternity Blood Management
This toolkit provides strategies and tools to improve the detection and management if iron deficiency and anaemia in pregnant women.
Warfarin Reversal Card
This is a lanyard card outlining the management of patients on Warfarin therapy with or without bleeding.
Blood Component Administration Checklist
This is a checklist to administer the right blood component to the right patient at the right time
Blood Product Administration Checklist
This is a checklist to administer the right blood product to the right patient at the right time
Checking the patient and pack before transfusion
This is a presentation about checking the patient and the blood or component pack before a transfusion
Frequently Asked Questions about the use of Rh(D
This document answers the clinical frequently asked questions about the use of Rh(D) Immunoglobulin
Pack Check Educator Guide
This is an educator guide for checking the patient and pack before a transfusion