Plasma Transfusion for Abnormal Coagulation Tests — Is it Evidence Based?
Program Code: 094590
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (ET)

MODERATOR
Shelvi McFadden, MLS(ASCP), Shands Jacksonville Medical Center

SPEAKERS
Agnes Aysola, MD, University of FL - College of Medicine

DESCRIPTION
: Plasma components are a vital piece of transfusion practice for patients today. As we continue to make safer products for patients through donor testing, we also continue to find new ways to produce the best product for the patient. This session will look at new plasma components for transfusion from production to distribution and finally administration. The faculty will explore the issues associated with 5 day platelets, 7 day platelets, solvent detergent plasma, products manufactured from plasma and the types of patients and spectrum and diversity of diseases/conditions treated with plasma derived products.