Transfusion Support of the Transplant Patient
Program Code: 5316-TC CT
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM (ET)

MODERATOR
Darrell Triulzi, MD, Institute of Transfusion Medicine

SPEAKERS
Karen E. King, MD, Johns Hopkins
Darrell Triulzi, MD, Institute of Transfusion Medicine
Glenn Ramsey, MD, Northwestern University

DESCRIPTION
This session will address key issues in blood bank support of patients undergoing organ transplantation. Presentations will provide current information on transfusion needs, complications of ABO incompatible transplants, and appropriate selection of specialized blood components including leukoreduction, CMV negative/safe and irradiated for these patients.