Transfusion medicine

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Jul 24, 2017

Massive Hemorrhage and Emergency Transfusion

Chapter 11

The approach to transfusion in emergent situations varies dramatically depending on the clinical scenario. The primary guiding determinant is the clinician’s assessment of the rapidity of bleeding, the severity of hemorrhage or amount of blood lost, and the clinical stability of the patient. Using the severely injured trauma patient as a case study, this chapter will discuss the principles of massive hemorrhage and resuscitation, with the inclusion of special situations such as obstetrical hemorrhage, where data are available.

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Published:

Sep 8, 2017

Pre-transfusion Testing

Chapter 8

Pre-transfusion testing refers to the laboratory testing required to ensure compatibility between the blood of the transfusion recipient and the blood product intended for transfusion. This process includes proper completion of the requisition, proper patient identification, collection and labelling of the blood sample from the patient, laboratory testing to determine the patient’s blood group and to identify the presence of red blood cell alloantibodies, and compatibility testing. Pre-transfusion testing is completed when a compatible blood product is identified for transfusion to the intended recipient. This chapter provides an overview of the pre-transfusion tests that are routinely performed.

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Published:

Mar 22, 2017

Donor Selection, Transmissible Disease Testing and Pathogen Reduction

Chapter 6

All blood transfused in Canada is collected from volunteer donors. To ensure the safety of the blood products, donors are carefully screened against an extended list of eligibility criteria and their donated blood products are tested for transfusion-transmissible diseases. Donor eligibility criteria also reduce potential health risks for the donor. This chapter describes the donor selection process, the pathogen testing done on blood products, and the pathogen inactivation processes that can further reduce the potential risk of transfusion-transmitted diseases.

Roderick Ross Research Day

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When

October 23, 2017 | 8:45AM to 2:00PM

Where

Toronto

Roderick Ross Research Day, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael’s Hospital, 209 Victoria Street (Enter via Victoria or Shuter Street, proceed to second floor, Classrooms 240 and 241)

Guest Speaker

11:00 am -12:00 pm “But you’re only a technologist: an amazing journey” Dr. Nancy M. Heddle, FCSMLS, MSc Associate Professor, Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Dept. of Medicine McMaster University; Director' McMaster Transfusion Research Program; Adjunct Scientist, Canadian Blood Services

Blood Day 2017

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When

November 1, 2017 | 7:30AM to 3:30PM

Where

Winnipeg/Webcast

Blood Day 2017 is a multidisciplinary education day for clinicians interested in expanding their knowledge related to Transfusion Medicine and Patient Blood Management.

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Earl W. Davie Symposium

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When

November 16, 2017 | 7:15AM to 6:00PM

Where

Vancouver

This annual one-day symposium organised by the Centre for Blood Research, in honour of Dr. Earl W. Davie, features presentations by local experts in vascular biology, hemostasis-thrombosis, cardiovascular and neurologic disease.

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Blog

Modified on:

Oct 10, 2017

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Encouraging meaningful careers in STEM – Part 2

To encourage more young people to consider careers in science, technology, engineering and math, and in honour of Ada Lovelace Day 2017, we are pleased to share profiles of women in these essential fields at Canadian Blood Services.

We chose these stories in particular because they share a common theme of both perseverance and flexibility. They represent just a sampling of the convergence of skills, abilities and professional backgrounds that support Canada’s national blood system, its related activities, and the patients it serves.

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Oct 10, 2017

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Encouraging meaningful careers in STEM – Part 1

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Oct 4, 2017

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All blood is not the same

In this six-part series, Dr. Jeannie Callum, a hospital-based transfusion specialist, shares her real-life experience witnessing the impact of blood donation on patient lives. She provides some fascinating insight into blood transfusion, past and present, and emphasizes the need for male donors and why some donors may be safer for patients. Read the complete series here.