A bump in the road – addressing preventable errors to ensure safe transfusions in maternity

January 2024

Transfusion can pose safety risks for women in maternity.

A bump in the road – addressing preventable errors to ensure safe transfusions in maternity

January 2024

This article, by the UK’s Serious Hazards of Transfusion team, explores transfusion incidents in maternity and the themes that can be identified to improve patient safety.

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