Session Information
AABB Annual Meeting and CTTXPO 2013
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Using Hemovigilance Data: Lessons Learned, Outcomes and Challenging Reactions
Track
:
TC - Technical/Clinical
Program Code:
9325-TC
Date:
Monday, October 14, 2013
Time:
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
EST
Location:
301-303
DIRECTOR
:
Barbee Whitaker, PhD, Director, Research and AABB Center for Patient Safety, AABB
MODERATOR
:
Barbee Whitaker, PhD, Director, Research and AABB Center for Patient Safety, AABB
SPEAKER
(S):
Jessica Wang-Rodriguez, MD, Chief, VISN22 Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Svc, Department of Veteran's Affairs
Hannah Cohen, MD, FRCP, FRCPath
Jeannie Callum, MD, BA, FRCPC, CTBS, Director of Transfusion Medicine & Tissue Banks, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; Associate Professor, University of Toronto, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Kevin Land, MD, VP of Clinical Services, Blood Systems, Inc.
Description
This session will provide an update on how US hemovigilance data are being used to answer specific questions. The program will include an orientation and overview of data from AABBs Patient and Donor Safety Center and a discussion of important definitions. Important lessons from hemovigilance will be discussed including ways to prevent TACO, how it differs from TRALI and what transfusion services can do about it. Lastly, the use of hemovigilance data to study the impact of interventions in transfusion medicine and transfusion practice will be explored.
- Discuss TACO and its prevalence and reporting into national hemovigilance systems.
- Provide education on current activities associated with hemovigilance.
- Review hemovigilance awareness and its use in the practice of transfusion medicine.
| 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 |
Please note: Continuing education (CE) credit is available for online offerings only. Individuals that purchase CD-ROMs will not receive CE credit for the programs they view.
Audio Synchronized to PowerPoint
(Code: 9325-TCAM/9325-TCA/9325-TCM/9325-TC)
Annual Meeting Attendee/AABB Member:$25 USD
Annual Meeting Attendee/Non AABB Member:$40 USD
Non-Attendee/AABB Member:$40 USD
Non-Attendee/Non AABB Member $50 USD - Your Price
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