Session Information
AABB Audioconference Series 2013
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Current Approach to RBC Transfusion Thresholds: The FOCUS Trial and Beyond
Track
:
Quality Education
Program Code:
134741
Date:
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Time:
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
EST
DIRECTOR
:
Dr. Meghan Delaney, DO, MPH, Medical Director, Seattle Children's Hospital
MODERATOR
:
Dr. Meghan Delaney, DO, MPH, Medical Director, Seattle Children's Hospital
SPEAKER
:
Jeffrey Carson
Description
The session will describe what the red cell transfusion threshold should be in different patient populations. The lead investigator of the FOCUS trial, which studied red cell transfusion thresholds in patients with cardiac disease, will provide analysis of the study outcomes. Other important red cell transfusion threshold studies will be explored as well as the implications of these studies to the transfusion service.
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- Assess the FOCUS trial and how it will change transfusion practice.
- Describe how other studies of red cell transfusion thresholds were carried out and what their outcome means to medical practice.
- Review why red cell transfusion thresholds are critical to guide patient transfusion decisions.
| CE Category | CE Value |
|---|---|
| California Clinical Laboratory Personnel | 1.5 |
| California Nurse | 1.8 |
| Florida Laboratory Personnel | 1.8 |
| General Attendee | 1.5 |
| Physician | 1.5 |
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