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

Apr 11
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching: Blood shortages and hospital transfusion medicine laboratory inventory management

Presented by Dr. Oksana Prokopchuk-Gauk Transfusion Medicine Physician Saskatchewan Health Authority, Saskatoon Learning objectives Review the principles of the National Plan for Shortages of Labile Blood Components Provide an overview of blood inventory determination within hospitals Discuss an
Transfusion

Apr 4
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching: Approach to diagnosis and management of TMA: Canadian landscape

Presented by Dr. Katerina Pavenski Head, Division of Transfusion Medicine Medical Director, Therapeutic Apheresis and Patient Blood Management St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto Learning objectives Be able to recognize TMA that requires PLEX Be able to order appropriate investigations to aid in
Transfusion

Mar 28
12:00 pm | Toronto/Virtual

Topic teaching: Cord blood stem cell expansion and transplantation in context of the rising popularity of haploidentical SCT

Presented by Dr. Sandra Cohen Associate Professor, Université de Montréal Hematologist - Department Stem Cell Transplant/Cell Therapy Maisonneuve Rosemont Hospital, Montreal Learning objectives Identify the different hematopoietic stem cell sources Cord blood transplant: advantages and disadvantages
Transfusion
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