Teamwork in action: Blood transfusions - before, during and after (LVS25)

21 Nov 2025 RVC Clinical Theatre 1

This lecture will discuss how nurses and vets can work together to maximise the likelihood of a successful blood transfusion for your recipient.

• Recognition of when a transfusion is required
• How to perform a transfusion safely
• How to deal with transfusion reactions

Speakers Karen Humm, MA VetMB MSc CertVA DACVECC DipECVECC FHEA MRCVS, Associate Professor in Transfusion Medicine and ECC - Royal Veterinary College
Charlotte Russo, Dip AVN FdSc NCert (TM) RVN, Head Transfusion Medicine RVN - Royal Veterinary College