Comprehensive Review of Blood Banking 2015 (Videos)

Expanding Horizons in Transfusion Medicine and Patient Blood Management

Transfusion Medicine and Patient Blood Management: Essential Knowledge for Healthcare Professionals

This comprehensive review delves into the intricacies of transfusion medicine and Patient Blood Management (PBM), offering valuable insights for healthcare providers seeking to enhance patient care.

Comprehensive Review of Blood Banking

This comprehensive program features a series of 17 state-of-the-art lectures delivered by renowned experts in the field. It provides a meticulous overview of blood management and transfusion medicine, equipping learners with the most up-to-date knowledge and protocols. Conveniently accessible online or on disk, this program is an ideal platform for earning CME credits and staying abreast of the latest industry guidelines.

Practical Applications and Clinical Significance

Designed to elevate the standards of transfusion medicine and cellular therapies, this course offers practical knowledge that can be directly applied to clinical practice. It enables learners to optimize patient and donor care while ensuring adherence to evidence-based protocols for PBM.

Key Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this CME activity, participants will gain proficiency in:

• Describing the process of blood collection and processing at blood center facilities
• Recognizing clinically significant blood groups and interpreting test results for group and antibody screening and identification
• Identifying and managing adverse reactions associated with blood transfusions
• Applying evidence-based criteria for product selection and transfusion
• Discussing the collection, processing, and appropriate use of various blood components
• Incorporating current knowledge and molecular techniques into real-world practice

Targeted Audience

This course is specifically tailored to:

• Pathology residents
• Practicing pathologists seeking re-certification in clinical pathology or transfusion medicine subspecialties

Topics Covered

• Selection and Screening of Donors
• Product Modification (irradiation, leukoreduction, freezing, washing)
• Adverse Reactions
• ABO and Rh Blood Group Systems
• Minor Blood Groups
• Antibody Identification and Screening
• Red Cells and Related Products
• Therapeutic Apheresis
• Plasma Transfusion
• Platelet Transfusion
• Special Transfusions (HIV, neonatal, autoimmune)
• Preoperative Blood Management
• Perioperative Blood Management
• Massive Transfusion Protocol
• Coag Factor Concentrates
• Patient Blood Management
• Dosing Rh Immune Globulin for Rh Immunoprophylaxis

Dates

• Date of Original Release: August 1, 2015
• Date Credits Expire: August 1, 2018