Vaccinations
A programme has been set up for vaccinations of all patients for Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B
Blood Transfusion
The objective is to maintain a Pre-transfusion Hb level of 9.0-10.0 gms/dl. The lead is taken by the Nurse/Social Worker. The Pre-transfusion Hb is used as the basis for the appointment to be given for the next transfusion. This date of the next transfusion (plus or minus 2 days) is communicated to the patient’s guardian on the day of earlier transfusion.
Iron chelation
Doctor’s prescription is made out based on Serum Ferritin test and the weight of the patient. Oral Iron Chelators to be sourced for the patients, who is monitored closely after the initiation of iron chelation.