I attended a haematology appointment at ARI Aberdeen this morning. At 11:30 I commenced the transfusion treatment, routine temperature recordings during first bag of blood were increased. It is very important to accurately record temperature as this may show a reaction to the transfusion but the temperature of the unit was extremely uncomfortable -other patients also complained of the heat.
During the 2nd bag of blood my temperature remained high, I asked if the windows could be opened and was told this was not possible.
I asked to speak to someone to complain about this and the Charge nurse came and explained that the windows could not be opened due to problems of dust from outside which was believed to be dangerous for patients.
The staff were also feeling the effects of the heat in the unit.
When talking to the charge nurse I asked for the transfusion to be stopped before completion as I could not tolerate the heat which made me feel faint and uneasy. I was advised against this but I insisted. I was disconnected from the transfusion as the staff understood how I was feeling. This has been a very negative experience which I could do without.
"A negative experience"
About: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary / Clinical haematology Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Clinical haematology AB25 2ZN
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