Issues in Platelet Transfusions
Program Code: 074578
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (ET)

MODERATOR
Jennifer Rhamy, MBA, MA, MT(ASCP)SBB, HP, THE JOINT COMMISSION

SPEAKERS
James P. AuBuchon, MD, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Jay Herman, MD, Thomas Jefferson University

DESCRIPTION
Are all platelets created equal for all patients? Tune into this audio conference to find out how the new technologies are changing the platelets in the bag. The next speaker will then discuss considerations for selecting platelets- randoms versus apheresis, ABO compatibility and other topical issues.