Session Information
AABB Annual Meeting and CTTXPO 2012
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Understanding How Manufacturing Processes Affect RBC Quality and Characteristics
Track
:
TC - Technical/Clinical
Program Code:
9320-TC-PBM
Date:
Monday, October 8, 2012
Time:
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
EST
Location:
Ballroom East
DIRECTOR
:
Dana Devine, PhD, Chief Medical & Scientific Officer, Canadian Blood Services
MODERATOR
:
Dana Devine, PhD, Chief Medical & Scientific Officer, Canadian Blood Services
SPEAKER
(S):
Dana Devine, PhD, Chief Medical & Scientific Officer, Canadian Blood Services
Neil Blumberg, MD, Professor of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center
Description
Concerns over the possible effects of the age of stored red cells continue to be a focus for transfusion medicine. This session seeks to explore the current state of clinical studies on the age of red cells, examine the role that different RBC concentrate preparation methods may play in this discussion and look at existing and future strategies to improve the quality of blood products.
- Describe the difference among RBC units depending on how they are prepared.
- Discuss the reported studies on the effect of the age of blood on patient outcomes.
- Evaluate the results of new studies examining the effect of washing strategies to minimize the clinical effects of prolonged RBC storage.
| CE Category | CE Value |
|---|---|
| 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.
Online Access
(Code: 9320-TC-PBM/9320-TC-PBMA/9320-TC-PBM)
Annual Meeting Attendee/AABB Member:$25 USD
Non-Attendee/AABB Member:$40 USD
Annual Meeting Attendee/Non AABB Member:$40 USD
Non-Attendee/Non AABB Member $50 USD - Your Price
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