Jun 6
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Journal Club: The blood bank’s approach to the weak D phenotype in the peripartum: what can we do better?

Presented by Dr. Heather VanderMeulen Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee University of Toronto, Toronto Learning objectives Review the epidemiology and clinical significance of D variants in the perinatal period Summarize the current guidelines available to direct the management of the weak D
Transfusion

Jun 13
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Associations between ABO non-identical platelet transfusions and patient outcomes

Presented by Dr. Nadia Gabarin Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee McMaster University, Hamilton Learning objectives Review the impact of ABO incompatible platelet transfusions on platelet count increments Discuss the incidence of hemolysis in the context of ABO incompatible platelet transfusions
Transfusion

Mar 14
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Journal Club: Intravenous immunoglobulin related hemolysis, review of the product associated risk factors

Presented by Dr. Ahmad Alharbi Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee McMaster University, Hamilton Learning objectives Review the pathogenesis and definition of IVIG related hemolysis. Identify the incidence and risk factors for IVIG related hemolysis. Recognize the IVIG products with low
Transfusion

May 16
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Journal Club: Prothrombin complex concentrates (PCCs) in trauma patients, review of trauma-induced coagulopathy and rationale for PCCs and discussion of the PROCOAG study

Presented by Dr. Charles Lafrance Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee University of Toronto, Toronto Learning objectives Understand the pathogenesis of trauma-induced coagulopathy Review the available literature about PCC indications and use in trauma and other settings Discuss the results of the
Transfusion

Jan 10
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Journal Club: Transfusion Support for Patients on ECMO

Presented by Dr. Marc Bienz Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee University of Toronto, Toronto Learning objectives Briefly go over the history of ECMO Discuss the most recent data on RBC thresholds for patients on ECMO Review recommendations for transfusion of platelet and plasma products
Transfusion

May 9
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching: Top articles of the past year

Presented by Dr. Marissa Laureano Transfusion Medicine Physician Specialist Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga Learning objectives Discuss the role of albumin for patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass Review the latest evidence regarding massive transfusion protocols
Transfusion

May 30
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching: Bleeding disorders, complex cases

Presented by Dr. Carolyne Elbaz Adult Hematology, St. Mary's Hospital Assistant Professor, McGill University Learning objectives Review the approach to inherited bleeding disorders Review the management of anticoagulant associated bleeding. References An illustrated review of bleeding assessment
Transfusion

May 2
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

CANCELLED: Topic teaching

This topic teaching event has been cancelled.
Transfusion

Feb 28
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching: Risk Management: What Keeps You Up at Night?

Presented by Ms. Darlene Mueller Director, Laboratory Quality and Process Improvement Fraser Health, Providence Health Care, Provincial Health Services Authority, and Vancouver Coastal Health, Vancouver Objectives: Define and describe risk management (WHAT) Describe accreditation requirements for
Transfusion

Apr 18
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Scientific session: Emerging use of machine learning and advanced technologies to assess red cell quality

Presented by Dr. Jason Acker Senior Scientist Canadian Blood Services, Edmonton Learning objectives Challenge you to think about what other factors besides storage which may be affecting the quality of “what’s in the bag” Provide evidence that blood product quality affects transfusion patient
Transfusion
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