MODERATOR
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SPEAKER
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Dr. John Roback, MD, PhD, Professor of Pathology and Laboratory, Emory University School of Medicine
Paul D. Mintz, MD, Professor of Pathology and Medicine, University of Virginia Health System, University of Virginia Health System
Clinical Implications of Platelet Additive Solutions
Paul Ness, MD, Director of Transfusion Medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital Blood Bank
Description
What issues will be the most pressing ones in transfusion medicine in 2010? Three experts in the field will discuss timely issues and answer questions from the audience. Paul D. Mintz, MD, editor of the AABb Press text Transfusion Therapy: Clinical Principles and Practice; John Roback, MD, Ph.D, editor of the AABB Technical Manual; and Paul Ness, MD, editor of the industry journal, Transfusion, will select topics shortly before the conference that represent the current problems facing physicians and technologists in transfusion. Join us for this opportunity to hear from the experts regarding pressing subjects in the field.
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
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Describe the effect of PAS on platelet survival.
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Describe the impact or storage on RBC for transfusion and potential clinical effects.
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Identify the 6 guideline statements in the new AABB Guidelines for Plasma Transfusion.
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List three conclusions from the PLADO trial.
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Name three benefits of platelet additive solution.
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.