Haemoscore vs SHOT UK

Clinical scores and algorithms play a central role in modern patient care derived from evidence-based medicine. Evidence based medicine provides guidelines to physicians aimed at improving efficacy and safety of patient management. An international expert panel has developed this application that compiles, in a clear and simple way, most recognized and useful clinical scores and diagnosis algorithms in the field of Thrombosis and Haemostasis. The use of score calculators and algorithms can facilitate decision making in both diagnosis and treatment of thrombotic and bleeding problems and improve diagnosis accuracy and patient stratification. Each algorithm includes the indication and a brief interpretation emphasizing the most relevant aspects of each one, followed by some representative references. We hope this application may guide the clinician in the most appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic strategy, answering some of the questions that may arise when treating thrombotic and bleeding problems.

The mobile app for Serious Hazards of Transfusion (SHOT) Use the SHOT app to: • Learn about the latest developments in haemovigilance • Access all Annual SHOT Reports and SHOT resources • Access information about the Annual SHOT Symposium via the events programme, speakers, posters and more *Please note – the SHOT app cannot be used to make SHOT reports on SABRE/Dendrite* SHOT is the UK’s independent, professionally-led haemovigilance scheme. Since 1996 SHOT has been collecting and analysing anonymised information on adverse events and reactions in blood transfusion from all healthcare organisations that are involved in the transfusion of blood and blood components in the UK. Where risks and problems are identified, SHOT produces recommendations to improve patient safety. The recommendations are put into the Annual SHOT Report, which is circulated to all relevant organisations including the four UK Blood Services, the Departments of Health in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland; the relevant professional bodies and all reporting hospitals. The Annual SHOT Symposium brings together delegates from across the UK and beyond for the launch of the Annual SHOT Report and to share ideas, learn from peers and develop professional contacts. This one-day event includes presentations and debates on the hottest topics in transfusion safety, a poster competition, an abstract competition, and an opportunity for delegates to ‘Meet the Experts’ who help to make SHOT one of the world’s leading haemovigilance schemes.