Avoidable Red cell transfusion due to Inadequate Investigation of Anaemia (ARIIA):
A Retrospective, Multi-Centre Audit
ARIIA aims to assess the incidence of transfusion in anaemic patients in the acute setting where further investigation could have avoided it.
The practice of transfusing blood before the cause of anaemia is identified exposes patients to the risks associated with blood products and the potential for a delayed or missed diagnosis of, for example, gastrointestinal malignancy.
Contact: alexandros.rampotas@ouh.nhs.uk