MODERATOR
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SPEAKER
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Agnes Aysola, MD, Assistant Director of Transfusion Service, University of FL - College of Medicine
Plasma Transfusion for Abnormal Coagulation Tests
Description
: Plasma components are a vital piece of transfusion practice for patients today. As we continue to make safer products for patients through donor testing, we also continue to find new ways to produce the best product for the patient. This session will look at new plasma components for transfusion from production to distribution and finally administration. The faculty will explore the issues associated with 5 day platelets, 7 day platelets, solvent detergent plasma, products manufactured from plasma and the types of patients and spectrum and diversity of diseases/conditions treated with plasma derived products.
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
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Describe the clinical benefits of SD plasma and discuss the differences between Plas+SD and Octaplas®.
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Discuss the patient benefits and differences between 5 day and 7 day platelets.
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List and discuss the clinical indications of platelet therapy.
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List the types of products that can be produced from plasma.
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Understand the spectrum and diversity of diseases/conditions treated with plasma derived products.
CE Category | CE Value |
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California Clinical Laboratory Personnel |
1.5 |
California Nurse |
1.8 |
Florida Laboratory Personnel |
1.8 |
General Attendee |
1.5 |
Physician |
1.5 |
Please note: Continuing education (CE) credit is available for online offerings only. Individuals that purchase CD-ROMs will not receive CE credit for the programs they view.