National UK survey of blood warming devices for neonatal exchange transfusion

Are vulnerable neonatal patients being put at risk by a lack of dedicated warming equipment in some centres, and by borrowed and infrequently used adult blood-warming devices in others? The relative infrequency with which the procedure is performed nowadays, entails inherent risks to patient safety associated with limited exposure, training and competency of staff. The authors call for studies into the safety and efficacy of blood warming devices and practices in neonates.

Shaveta Mulla, Gemma Reeve, Paul Clarke, Priya Muthukumar