Therapeutic Apheresis: Access, Complications and Management
Program Code: 431-TC
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (ET)

MODERATOR
Robert Weinstein, MD, UMass Memorial Medical Center

SPEAKERS
Chris Anderson, Grant Thornton LLP
Patricia Jost Golden, RN, HP(ASCP)
Christine Fernandez, RN, BSN, PhereSys Therapeutics, Inc.

DESCRIPTION
This session will address venous access for apheresis. Whereas percutaneous access (usually antecubital) is preferred for most adult procedures, venous access devices, including central venous catheters are often required. The choice of device and its proper management is critical for safe apheresis therapy. Pediatric considerations may differ from those of adult patients and deserve special attention.