MODERATOR
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SPEAKER
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Dr. Dan Waxman, MD, Executive Vice President/Chief Medical Officer, Indiana Blood Center
Interventions to Address TRALI
Julie Cruz, MD, Associate Medical Director, Indiana Blood Center
Steven Gregurek, MD, Assistant Professor Clinical Pathology, Indiana University School of Medicine
Massive Transfusion Protocols Update and Fresh Blood Update
Description
The Donor Center Physician Program will look at four current topics that challenge donor centers. It will also provide opportunities for the pysicians to establish new programs or protocols that address the clinical situation and potentially expand the donor base. The program will be interactive with audience participation using hand-held devices to answer questions on each topic.
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
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Describe the challenges in drawing high school age donors and what measures are being implemented to prevent donor reactions and injuries.
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Describe what interventions are being considered to address TRALI and how they will impact the volunteer donor base.
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Discuss new trauma transfusion protocols and how donor centers will provide this level of product support to hospitals.
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Examine the controversy over fresh blood and determine if this product has merit and can be provided on a consistent basis.
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.