Managing Massive Transfusion: Clinical and Blood Bank Perspectives

Wednesday, September 10, 2008
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (ET)

SPEAKERSJohn R. Hess, MD, University of Maryland Medical School
Theresa Nester, MD

DESCRIPTION
This event will review the clinical management and blood administration issues associated with infusing large volumes to a single patient. Topics will include metabolic considerations and coagulopathies include discussion of pharmaceuticals such as Factor VIIa, selection and use of blood components and management of sensitized patients.