Clinical Issues in Platelet Transfusion
Program Code: 306-TC
Monday, October 17, 2005
8:30 AM to 12:00 PM (ET)

MODERATOR
Robert Thurer, MD, Harvard Medical School Dubai Center

SPEAKERS
Theodore E. Warkentin, MD, FRCP(C), BSc, MEd, Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program
Ronald Strauss, MD, Associate Medical Director, LifeSource/ITxM (Chicago)
Sherrill J. Slichter, MD, Puget Sound Blood Center
George Despotis, MD, Washington University St. Louis
Terry Impeduglia, MD, Englewood Hospital

DESCRIPTION
Using a lecture and question-and-answer format, important clinical issues in platelet transfusion will be discussed. These will include platelet use for patients having surgery, dosing and monitoring, heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and the application of platelet gels.