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Blood transfusion has a positive effect on patient life; so nurse play an integral role to maintain patient safety related to blood transfusion.Aim: This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge regarding blood transfusion among nurses to ensure patient safety.Setting: This study was conducted in different departments in Menoufia university hospital.Subjects: A convenient sample of 286 nurses from different departments in Menoufia university hospital.Tools: Structure interview schedule: (interview questionnaire sheet) A modified version of the Routine Blood Transfusion Knowledge Questionnaire.Results: more than half of nurses had poor knowledge regarding to blood transfusion (61.2%).Also there were statically significant relation between nurses' knowledge and, their characteristic regarding to blood transfusion.Conclusion: The study concluded that deficiency of knowledge among nurses regarding to blood transfusion threaten patient safety, also put patients at life threatening condition .
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