Australian Red Cross Blood Service Apps

Blood typing explores the world of red cellagglutination, antigens and antibodies in a game environment,making transfusion science fun.A series of four games will help you master ABO/Rh typing andcompatibility testing methods.Match Maker introduces a series of characters in need of acompatible donor – can you choose the perfect match?The Australian Red Cross Blood Service developed these games toexplain the basic science of transfusion testing to students andlaboratory staff.

Fact Sheets from the Australian Red CrossBlood Service provide basic information about blood, explained insimple language for people who may not have a background in healthor science. These fact sheets explore blood components and theiruse, testing, processing and other related topics. New fact sheetsare added regularly.Additional information for health professionals can be found atwww.transfusion.com.au

Red Cell Prescriber is a bedside tool thatassists with red cell dosage based on patient’s haemoglobin levels,BMI, age and medical condition.The Australian Red Cross Blood Service developed this app to assistwith best patient blood management practice and appropriatetransfusion.