Transfusion medicine

Recent Updates

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Jun 26, 2019

BloodTechNet educational resources

The BloodTechNet program was launched in 2011 to facilitate the development of innovative educational resources that support the Transfusion, Cellular Therapy and Transplantation communities in Canada.

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May 21, 2019

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Surveillance report

We are pleased to provide on a regular basis a Surveillance Report describing infectious disease surveillance that our stakeholders can consult to make evidence-based decisions.

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Jan 17, 2019

Vein to Vein: A Summary of the Blood System in Canada

Chapter 1

This first chapter of the Clinical Guide to Transfusion provides an overview of the blood system in Canada, the regulations and standards that are in place and the organizations and professionals that, together, ensure transfusion medicine safety for Canadian patients.

Upcoming Events

Hemostasis Clinical Trial Outcomes Working Group

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When

September 23, 2019 | 8:00AM to September 24, 2019 | 4:30PM

Where

Bethesda, MD

The development and execution of clinical trials that evaluate hemostatic products are impeded by the lack of commonly accepted outcomes by the necessary funding and regulatory agencies. The establishment of clinically relevant outcomes that are widely accepted for patients in clinical trials evaluating hemostatic blood products and therapeutics will enhance the ability to perform high quality clinical trials.

CSTM Education Day

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When

September 20, 2019 | 8:30AM to 4:30PM

Where

Comox, BC

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20th Annual Education Day on Blood Transfusion Issues

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When

October 3, 2019 | 8:30AM to 4:30PM

Where

New Westminster, BC

Topics include:

Massive Transfusion Protocol
Choosing Wisely Evidence
20 Years of the CTR
Auditing in Transfusion Medicine
Cord Blood & Stem Cell Programs
And more!

Join Transfusion Medicine technologists and clinicians from around the province for a full day of presentations and discussion.

Blog

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Jul 17, 2019

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Highlights from the Canadian transfusion community’s annual conference

The Canadian Society for Transfusion Medicine’s annual conference took place in Calgary, Alberta in early June. The Centre for Innovation’s Geraldine Walsh was there and shares her highlights.

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Jul 3, 2019

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Stories worth sharing: Effectively communicating “Research that matters!”

Before launching the Canadian Blood Services’ Lay Science Writing Competition for research trainees, the Centre for Innovation made sure to have the right team in place. Valuable support from Science Borealis and the Centre for Blood Research helped make our inaugural competition a success.

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Jun 19, 2019

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International effort leads to better clinical guidelines for a serious illness affecting fetuses and newborns

A team of experts gathered by the International Collaboration for Transfusion Medicine Guidelines has developed new clinical guidelines and accompanying patient and physician resources for Fetal and Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia (FNAIT) – a potentially devastating illness in fetuses and newborns.