Session Information
AABB Audioconference Series 2008
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What's New in Platelet Products?
Track
:
TECHNICAL/CLINICAL
Program Code:
084586
Date:
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Time:
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
EST
DIRECTOR
:
Jay H. Herman, MD, Director, Transfusion Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
MODERATOR
:
Jay H. Herman, MD, Director, Transfusion Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
SPEAKER
:
Dana Devine, PhD, Chief Medical & Scientific Officer, Canadian Blood Services
Description
Two platelet products are used predominantly in the US. The first is apheresis platelets and the second is platelet concentrates prepared through separation of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) from donated whole blood. Newer platelet products have been developed that address a number of disadvantages of these standard products. This audioconference will focus on the technical specifications and product characteristics of four new products that have potential to gain widespread use in the US.
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
- Describe buffy coat platelets and the hurdles faced in their manufacture.
- Discuss the potential impact of extended storage media for platelets.
- Identify the advantages and disadvantages of pre-pooled platelets.
- Understand how "dry" platelets may decrease adverse events in platelet transfusion.
| 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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