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New today on BBGuy Essentials: HDFN can feel intimidating but it’s so important to get things right! Jen Andrews and Molly Sherwood simplify a complex topic. Plus, get FREE continuing education through @AABB! See & all podcast outlets #blooducation
106CE: HDFN Essentials with Jen Andrews and Molly Sherwood - Blood Bank Guy
Learn HDFN essentials with Jen Andrews and Molly Sherwood: alloimmunization, RhIG, Kell, fetal monitoring, transfusion, pregnancy
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The Blood Bank Guy Essentials Podcast is SO BACK! Check out “What’s So Scary About Obstetric Hemorrhage,” with Kerry O’Brien. PLUS, you can get free CE/CME credit through @AABB! So excited to be back!
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105CE: What's So Scary About Obstetric Hemorrhage? with Kerry O'Brien
A practical discussion of obstetric hemorrhage, massive transfusion, and blood bank preparedness, plus the opportunity t...
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I had SO MUCH FUN working with @AkankshaGuptaMD on yesterday's #AceMyPath Rapid Fire Board Review for Transfusion Medicine and Basic Coag. Truly an honor! I loved having tons of great interactions with some really smart residents preparing for #PathBoards. Here is one of the
@AABB What a great way to access the latest #blooducation with amazing sessions and speakers! If you can’t be at #AABB2025, this is a fantastic way to catch up!
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Ferritin-Guided Donation Policies Decrease Iron Deficiency
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RBC Transfusions to Treat Acute Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
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RBC Transfusion Outcomes Similar in ICU Patients with and Without Cardiovascular Disease
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Cryopreserved vs. Standard Platelets for Surgical Bleeding
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Phosphatidylserine and Phosphatidylethanolamine Levels on RBCs Important for Transfusion Outcomes
106CE: HDFN Essentials with Jen Andrews and Molly Sherwood
HDFN essentials with Jen Andrews and Molly Sherwood: maternal alloimmunization, antibody titers, fetal antigen testing, MCA Doppler, RhIG, Kell, transfusion, and emerging therapy.
105CE: What’s So Scary About Obstetric Hemorrhage? with Kerry O’Brien
CE Episode! Learn practical strategies for managing obstetric hemorrhage and postpartum bleeding with Dr. Kerry O’Brien. We discuss early warning signs, risk factors, massive transfusion protocols, fibrinogen replacement, and practical preparation. You’ll also hear real-world lessons about teamwork, communication, and how laboratories can respond quickly when every minute matters.
104: Essentials of Transfusion Support in HPC Transplant with Brian Adkins
Hematopoietic progenitor cell (HPC) transplant continues to be used in more and more situations. In this episode, Dr. Brian Adkins outlines the many issues surrounding transfusion support in HPC transplant patients.
103: Glaucomflecken! with Will and Kristin Flanary
Dr. Will Flanary, “Dr. Glaucomflecken,” has a huge worldwide following for his hilarious medical videos. Will and his wife Kristin join me to share life stories behind the laughter.
102CE: Learn to Speak “Reference Lab” with Jan Hamilton
Understanding special techniques like adsorption, elution, and enzymes feels like learning a new language! Jan Hamilton is here to help you learn to speak “reference lab.”
Recent Podcast Episodes
103: Glaucomflecken! with Will and Kristin Flanary
101CE: Look Before You Leap with Rich Haspel
100CE: Pearls of Wisdom (Centennial Episode!)
099: Rh Immune Globulin (Teaching Episode)
096CE: Navigating Blood Shortages with Claudia Cohn
095CE: What is Liquid Plasma? with Chris Gresens
Most Popular Podcast Episodes
028: Who DAT? with Sue Johnson
010: Daratumumab Effect with Rick Kaufman
099: Rh Immune Globulin (Teaching Episode)
040CE: “Wholly Whole Blood!” with Mark Yazer
038: HDFN with Greg Denomme
005: Rh Genotyping with Connie Westhoff
002: Platelet Refractoriness with Pat Kopko
