Jun 10
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching: Interesting cases with plasma exchange

Presented by Dr. Johnathan Mack Medical Officer Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives TBA Note: The session is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Registration TBA
Transfusion

May 13
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching: Emerging infectious risks for transfusion

Presented by Dr. Carmen Charlton Medical Microbiologist Donation Policy & Studies Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives Identify new and emerging transfusion-transmitted infections Describe how climate change is modifying the geographical distribution of infectious diseases Discuss the role of
Transfusion

May 6
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching: Antenatal Antibody Testing Conundrums

Presented by Dr. Matthew Yan Dr. Evangelia (Elina) Vlachodimitropoulou Dr. Ann Tran Moderated by Drs. Gwen Clarke and Lani Lieberman Learning objectives Develop an approach to the assessment and management of the non-D, non-Kell antibodies during pregnancy Create an algorithm of transfusion testing
Transfusion

Apr 29
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Journal club: PRICE-2 Trial Hypovolaemic Phlebotomy in Hepatic Resection

Presented by Dr. Vivien Hu Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee University of British Columbia Learning objectives Review recent literature on hypovolemic phlebotomy Discuss hypovolemic phlebotomy as a blood conservation strategy Understand the background regarding hepatic surgery and blood loss
Transfusion

Apr 15
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching: Pediatric and Neonatal Transfusion Practice

Presented by Dr. Sarah Tehseen Assistant Professor Paediatric Haematology/Oncology Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon Learning objectives Developmental hematologic differences relevant for transfusion Transfusion medicine laboratory testing for neonates and infants Blood Component administration
Transfusion

Apr 8
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching: Serologic workup at an immunohaematology reference lab

Presented by Dr. Akash Gupta Medical Officer Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives Review the principles behind red cell agglutination Discuss common and advanced serologic techniques Develop an approach to positive antibody screen investigations Note: The session is a self-approved group
Transfusion

Apr 1
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching: Paediatric massive haemorrhage protocol

Presented by Dr. Valérie Arseneault Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist CHU Sainte-Justine Learning objectives Discuss key physiological differences in pediatrics compared to adults regarding massive hemorrhage and transfusion. Understand the definition of massive hemorrhage protocol and activation
Transfusion

Mar 18
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Journal club: Innovative transfusion strategies for blood deserts in disaster settings

Presented by Dr. Ali Seyed Tabatabaey Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee University of Toronto Learning objectives Understanding definitions of "Mass Casualty Incident" and "blood desert" Understand stages of response to disasters Familiarization with The WHO guidance on managing blood supplies
Transfusion

Mar 11
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

The Interesting Story that a Mixed Field Can Tell: Pheno-to-Geno Finds & Clues in Acquired Loss of Heterozygosity

Presented by Dr. Christine Cserti Gazdewich Associate Medical Director - Blood Transfusion Laboratory & Consultant Hematologist University Health Network Learning objectives Recognize the power of a mixed field RHD grouping problem to reveal insights on somatically acquired clonal marrow changes
Transfusion

Mar 4
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Journal club: Associations between blood donors, component modifications, and the alloimmunization of transfusion recipients

Presented by Dr. Thamer Albegamy Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee University of British Columbia Learning objectives 1.Understand the impact of blood donor characteristics on recipient alloimmunization risk. 2.Evaluate the role of blood component modifications in alloimmunization prevention. 3
Transfusion
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