title: Education, training and competency assessment for intraoperative cell salvage.
abstract: The use of Intraoperative Cell Salvage (ICS) is an important facet in establishing the recommendations of Better Blood Transfusion (DH 2007). Training in ICS often varies and has been identified as a challenge in the establishment of the routine use of ICS (UKCSAG 2007a). To help address this, the UK Cell Salvage Action Group, has developed a number of tools to assist in the delivery of both theory and practical elements of ICS training. The aim of this work is to provide standardised educational materials to support ICS training in hospitals throughout the UK.
authors.affiliation: Welsh Blood Service, Bocam Park, Ffordd Yr Hen Gae, Pencoed, CF35 5LJ.
authors.forename: Hannah
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Grainger
authors.forename: Joan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.forename: Danny
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: McGee
mesh_terms: D016063:Blood Loss, Surgical; D001804:Blood Transfusion, Autologous; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003479:Curriculum; D004521:Educational Measurement / Q000379:methods*; D017707:Erythrocyte Transfusion; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000379:methods*; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D013664:Teaching Materials; D006113:United Kingdom