Blood transfusions explained : by Kelly Nwankiti, Lead Nurse at King’s College Hospital
28 Oct. 2025We’re pleased to share this presentation Understanding Blood Transfusions from Nurse Kelly Nwankiti, Lead Nurse for Patient Blood Management at King’s College Hospital. Kelly explains the key details of blood transfusions — including who they’re for, why they’re needed, and what’s involved in the process. She also answers important questions from patients, helping to make this complex topic clearer and easier to understand.
Watch the video below to learn more.
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"Understanding Blood Transfusions" – by Nurse Kelly Nwankiti | MDS UK
(Recorded at an MDS UK online support meeting, October 2025)
About Nurse Kelly Nwankiti
Kelly Nwankiti is the Lead Nurse for Transfusion and Patient Blood Management at King’s College Hospital, London.
In this role, she oversees transfusion services and leads initiatives to improve patient blood management. She is an active member of the British Society of Haematology’s Transfusion Task Force, contributing to national discussions and best practices in the field.
Kelly has presented widely on topics related to blood management and transfusion care, and her work has been recognised for advancing clinical standards. She has also co-authored research, including studies examining prehospital transfusion in paediatric trauma.
Download NHS Patient Information leaflet about Blood Transfusions
Follow this link to the NHS Patient Information Leaflet Receiving a Blood Transfusion mentioned by Nurse Kelly Nwankiti in her video presentation.
More information
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To learn more about how blood transfusions are used to manage anaemia in people with MDS, and to hear insights from Dr Matt Poynton, visit our dedicated page on Blood, or Red Cell, Transfusions.