Session Information
AABB Annual Meeting and CTTXPO 2013
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Hot Topic: Are Prophylactic Platelet Transfusions History: German and UK (TOPPS) Studies
Track
:
S - Scientific
Program Code:
9308-S
Date:
Monday, October 14, 2013
Time:
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
EST
Location:
Four Seasons Ballroom 2/3
DIRECTOR
:
Dr. Nancy Heddle, MSc, FCSMLS(D), Research Director, McMaster Centre for Transfusion Research, McMaster University
MODERATOR
:
Dr. Nancy Heddle, MSc, FCSMLS(D), Research Director, McMaster Centre for Transfusion Research, McMaster University
SPEAKER
(S):
Dr. Nancy Heddle, MSc, FCSMLS(D), Research Director, McMaster Centre for Transfusion Research, McMaster University
Hannes Wandt, MD, Head of BMT-Unit, Medical Clinic 5, Klinikum Nuremberg,/Germany
Sunny Dzik, MD, Co-Director, Blood Transfusion Service, Massachusetts General Hospital
Simon Stanworth, FRCP, FRCPath, DPhil, Consultant Hematologist, NHSBT
Description
The hot topic session addresses a transfusion practice issue that has been debated for many years: should we be giving prophylactic platelet transfusion therapy to hematology/oncology patients who have chemotherapy induced thrombocytopenia or is a therapeutic only strategy safe? 2012 was a landmark year for transfusion medicine with the results of two randomized controlled trials addressing this issue being reported: a study from Germany; and the international TOPPS trial lead by researchers in the UK. This session will explore the designed and results of these two trials, their similarities and differences and discussions/debates around changing practice and the need for future research.
Simon Stanworth did not give consent to be recorded.
Simon Stanworth did not give consent to be recorded.
- Assess the design and results of two recently published randomized controlled trials evaluating a therapeutic platelet transfusion strategy and the implication of these studies for transfusion practice.
- Identify the differences and similarities of the two studies.
- Review challenges associated with knowledge translation and explore the need for future research.
| 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.
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(Code: 9308-SAM/9308-SA/9308-SM/9308-S)
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Non-Attendee/AABB Member:$40 USD
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