THQ Hospital Liaquat Pur's Blood Bank runs transfusion service 24/7 in order to facilitate patients pertaining to their treatments, surgeries & other related illness requirements. This services as the back bone of the hospital catering to the emergencies, trauma cases and viral endemics. This services as the back bone of the hospital catering to the emergencies, trauma cases, viral endemics and support to Dialysis Centre. Blood Bank is licensed by Punjab Blood Transfusion Authority. A Blood Transfusion Committee over seas the blood transfusions and issues relating to Blood Banking. A blood bank is a center where blood gathered as a result of blood donation is stored and preserved for later use in blood transfusion. The term "blood bank" typically refers to a division of a hospital where the storage of blood product occurs and where proper testing is performed (to reduce the risk of transfusion related adverse events). However, it sometimes refers to a collection center, and indeed some hospitals also perform collection. Whole blood or blood with RBC, is transfused to patients with anaemia/iron deficiency. It also helps to improve the oxygen saturation in blood. It can be stored at 1.0 °C-6.0 °C for 35–45 days. Platelet transfusion, is transfused to those who suffer from low platelet count. This can be stored at room temperature for 5–7 days. Plasma transfusion is indicated to patients with liver failure, severe infections or serious burns. Fresh frozen plasma can be stored at a very low temperature of -25 °C for up to 12 months.
Aims and Objectives
Enlisted below are the aims and objectives:
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To provide safe and quality blood within an hour of requirement in a health facility through a well coordinated blood transfusion service
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To reduce transfusion associated HIV transmission to 0.0%
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Enlisted below are the main points:
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Regular repeat non remunerative blood donors constitute the main source of blood supply through phased increase in donor recruitment and retention
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Establishing blood storage centers in first referral units
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Promoting appropriate use of blood, blood components among clinicians
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Capacity building of Medical and Para Medical staff to improve quality of blood transfusion services
Facilities
Enlisted below are the facilities ensured at the blood bank of the hospital
- Whole Blood
- Blood Grouping
- Cross Matching
- HIV
- Hepatitis B & C screening