Table 3

Protocol sheet to be included in the patient’s case notes

Name
Age
Sex
Hospital identification number
Splenectomy performed on (date)
Indication
Pneumococcal vaccination given (yes/no)
If vaccinated, vaccination given on (date)
Type of vaccine
Next booster due on (date)
Any other vaccination (meningococcal/influenza)
Date
Antibiotic prophylaxis (received/not received)