MODERATOR
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SPEAKER
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Terry Gernsheimer, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Puget Sound Blood Center
Dr. Cassandra Josephson, MD, Professor, Emory University School of Medicine, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Pediatric Coagulation Cases for Blood Bankers
Description
This session will use a case study format to assess pediatric and adult coagulation disorders. These ailments include head trauma in a hemophilia patient, von Willebrand's Disease vs. platele dysfunction in a patient with epistaxis, pediatric massive transfusion, obsterical bleeding emergencies and uremic bleeding. The speakers will discuss the diagnosis and treatment used in each case.
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Describe the symptoms, procedures and laboratory testing methods used in the diagnosis of coagulation disorders.
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Explain the use of blood products and coagulation factors in the treatment of coagulation disorders.
| CE Category | CE Value |
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California Clinical Laboratory Personnel |
1.5 |
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California Nurse |
1.8 |
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Florida Laboratory Personnel |
1.8 |
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General Attendee |
1.5 |
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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.