MODERATOR
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SPEAKER
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Dr. Mark Popovsky, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Haemonetics Coroporation
Overview and Epidemiology of TACO
Daryl Kor, MD, MSc, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic
TACO in the Critically Ill: Epidemiology, mechanisms, and potential preventative strategies,
Chester Andrzejewski, PhD, MD, Medical Director System Transfusion Medicine Services, Baystate Health
Mitigating TACO: a role for bedside biovigilance
Description
This program will review the epidemiology of TACO, as well as its clinical significance. The current data on mechanisms, particularly in the context of the intensive care unit, will be presented. Strategies to reduce the incidence of TACO will be shown.
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Explain mitigation strategies for TACO.
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Recognize the clinical significance of TACO and mechanisms.
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Review the epidemiology of transfusion-associated circulatory overload (TACO).
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.