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098CE: “Simply REDS” with Steve Kleinman & Cassandra Josephson

CE episode! The REDS research project has transformed transfusion medicine, and the REDS-IV-P phase co-chairs say the best is yet to come!

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Jul 18, 2022 | 0

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097CE: Acute Normovolemic Hemodilution (ANH) with Steve Frank

CE episode! Acute Normovolemic Hemodilution has a funny name and a shortage of data to support its use. Dr. Steve Frank shows us why it could be a great tool to reduce allogeneic red cell transfusion!

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Jun 29, 2022 | 2

096CE: Navigating Blood Shortages with Claudia Cohn

CE episode! Blood shortages happen, but the one associated with COVID-19 is unique. AABB Chief Medical Officer Dr. Claudia Cohn explains.

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Mar 30, 2022 | 5

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095CE: What is Liquid Plasma? with Chris Gresens

CE episode! Plasma product names are confusing, but few are as misunderstood as Liquid Plasma. Dr. Chris Gresens explains why LP might be perfect for your transfusion service.

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Mar 9, 2022 | 4

094CE: Thalassemia Essentials with Sujit Sheth

CE episode! Thalassemia is an enormous global problem! Dr. Sujit Sheth is passionate about caring for patients with thalassemia, and he shares his passion with us on this special episode.

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Mar 2, 2022 | 4

093CE: The Mighty MMA! with Sandy Nance

CE episode! When red cell alloantibodies are unpredictable, the monocyte monolayer assay can clear things right up! Sandy Nance explains this very useful test.

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Oct 13, 2021 | 0

092: When Platelet Transfusion Might Not Be Wise with Ruchika Goel

Platelet transfusions are life-saving in many situations, but what do you do when they might NOT be helpful?Platelets have been used to save the lives of patients with low platelet counts for decades. For the most part, they are considered a safe and effective...

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Oct 6, 2021 | 7

091: Wholly Whole Blood, the Sequel! with Mark Yazer

CE episode! In 2017, Mark Yazer told us all about “Low-titer Group O Whole Blood (LTOWB).” He's BACK to update us on the latest and greatest news.

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Jun 2, 2021 | 1

090CE: RHD Genotyping; We Can Do Better! with Sue Johnson

CE episode! RHD genotyping has not been as widely implemented as we had hoped. Sue Johnson is here to tell us why and how we can do better!

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May 19, 2021 | 6

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089CE: The Transfused and the Breathless with Christine Cserti-Gazdewich

CE Episode! Cardiorespiratory transfusion reactions such as TACO and TRALI are deadly. Learn from an expert how to identify and manage them.

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Mar 24, 2021 | 7

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088: Warm Autoantibody Best Practices with Alyssa Ziman and Meghan Delaney

Warm autoantibodies have a well-deserved reputation as tough challenges. Two experts show you some best practices to make things easier.

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Jan 27, 2021 | 17

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087CE: Transfusion-transmitted Infections with Suchi Pandey

CE episode! Transfusion-transmitted infection is less likely today than ever, but that safety comes with a lot of effort. In this interview, you will learn current blood center strategies to keep blood safe.

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Dec 16, 2020 | 3

086CE: Scary Stories from the Transfusion Service with Mark Fung & Jay Hudgins

CE episode! In this Halloween-themed episode, Mark Fung and Jay Hudgins describe how to handle intense transfusion service situations.

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Oct 30, 2020 | 10

085CE: What to do When Everything is Incompatible with Jill Storry

Uh-oh! Your patient needs blood, but EVERYTHING is incompatible! Jill Storry says, "Take it easy. Here's what to do next." NOTE: CE credit has expired for this episode.

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Jun 17, 2020 | 5

084: COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma with Pampee Young and Ralph Vassallo

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, does convalescent plasma from recovered patients offer fresh hope for those who are critically ill?

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May 4, 2020 | 6

083CE: Building the Perfect Transfusion Committee with Carolyn Burns

Is your hospital transfusion committee doing what it should be doing? Carolyn Burns is back to help guide you to a better experience! NOTE: CE credit has expired for this episode.

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Apr 27, 2020 | 2

082: COVID-19 and the Blood Supply with Louis Katz

Emergency episode! Blood banks, hospitals, and blood donors need to know what to do about COVID-19 now. Lou Katz explains. Recorded 3/16/20.

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Mar 16, 2020 | 10

081CE: Top Ten Changes in the NEW AABB Standards with Rich Gammon

April 1, 2020 brings another AABB Standards update, and Standards Committee Chair Rich Gammon walks you through your action items. NOTE: CE credit has expired for this episode.

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Mar 11, 2020 | 0

080CE: Is This Donor “Safe?” with Mindy Goldman

Safe blood donors, safe recipients: Mindy Goldman outlines Canada's decisions on older donors and men who have had sex with men. NOTE: CE credit has expired for this episode.

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Feb 27, 2020 | 3

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079: Pioneering Pathogen Reduction with Ray Goodrich

Long ago, pathogen reduction was just a dream, but pioneers like Ray Goodrich figured it out. He talks the past, present and future of PRT.

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Jan 30, 2020 | 2

078CE: Does That Patient REALLY Need Platelets? with Joe Sweeney

Platelet transfusion decisions must Involve more than just the platelet count! Joe Sweeney explains how we can all make better choices. NOTE: CE credit has expired for this episode.

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Nov 20, 2019 | 2

077CE: Implementing Pathogen-reduced Platelets with Pat Kopko

Pathogen-reduced platelets may soon be an attractive option for hospitals, but how do you implement them? Pat Kopko shares UCSD's solution! NOTE: CE credit has expired for this episode.

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Oct 17, 2019 | 3

076: FDA Platelet Bacteria Guidance with Pat Kopko

The US FDA released the Final Guidance on bacteria in platelets on 9/30/19. Pat Kopko is here to help you understand what you need to do now.

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Oct 11, 2019 | 0

075CE: What About Fibrinogen? with Melissa Cushing

Are we ignoring the most important coagulation factor when transfusing bleeding patients? Melissa Cushing asks, "What about fibrinogen?" NOTE: CE credit has expired for this episode.

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Aug 14, 2019 | 5

074CE: Radioactive! with Chris Tormey

Irradiation prevents TA-GHVD, a lethal transfusion complication. But does it really do what you think it does? NOTE: CE credit has expired for this episode.

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Jul 31, 2019 | 7

073: Implementing Trauma Whole Blood with David Oh and Mike Goodman

What's cold is hot again! You need to hear how one large US center implemented cold-stored whole blood for trauma transfusion.

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Jul 10, 2019 | 3

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072CE: Neonatal Platelet Transfusion with Martha Sola-Visner

What if everything we THOUGHT we knew about neonatal platelet transfusion is wrong? NOTE: CE credit has expired for this episode.

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Jun 26, 2019 | 6

071: NEW Therapeutic Apheresis Guidelines with Nancy Dunbar

The new ASFA Guidelines for therapeutic apheresis treatment are now available. Here’s why you need to get your hands on them today!

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Jun 19, 2019 | 2

070CE: Preventing Alloantibodies in Sickle Cell Disease with Stella Chou

Despite "matching," harmful RBC antibodies in patients with sickle cell disease still happen. Are we doing enough? Dr. Stella Chou details our next steps. NOTE: CE credit has expired for this episode.

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Jun 5, 2019 | 1

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069CE: Preventing TRALI with Beth Shaz

Blood centers have gone to great lengths in our efforts to prevent TRALI. Beth Shaz is here to explain what has and hasn't worked. NOTE: CE credit has expired for this episode.

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May 22, 2019 | 0

068: Transfusion in Cardiac Surgery with Pierre Tibi

Cardiac surgery can be scary for blood banks! A busy cardiac surgeon pulls back the curtain on what is really happening in the OR!

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May 13, 2019 | 1

067CE: Wiser Blood Management Choices with Carolyn Burns

While blood management is discussed everywhere today, your program may need to make wiser choices. Carolyn Burns shows you how. NOTE: CE credit has expired for this episode.

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Apr 24, 2019 | 2

066: IgA Deficiency and Anaphylactic Reactions with Jerry Sandler

Here's what we thought we knew: IgA deficiency leads to anaphylactic transfusion reactions. Jerry Sandler says, "it's not that simple!"

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Apr 10, 2019 | 2

065: Transfusion and Jehovah’s Witnesses with Jed Gorlin

Jehovah's Witnesses refuse transfusion based on religious beliefs, but blood bankers are still important in their care. Jed Gorlin shows us why.

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Mar 18, 2019 | 6

064CE: Granulocyte Transfusions with Ron Strauss

Despite disappointing recent studies, Ron Strauss believes granulocyte concentrates still have an important role in modern Transfusion Medicine. NOTE: CE credit has expired for this episode.

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Feb 27, 2019 | 2

063CE: Anti-CD47 Testing Interference with Connie Westhoff

Anti-CD47 is an exciting new cancer drug that totally messes up routine blood bank testing! Connie Westhoff shows how to get past the interference and keep patients safe. NOTE: CE credit has expired for this episode.

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Feb 6, 2019 | 7

062CE: Autologous and Directed Donation with Julie Karp

Donating blood for your own use (autologous) or choosing your blood donor (directed donation) seems wise, but Julie Karp says, "not always!" NOTE: CE credit has expired for this episode.

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Jan 18, 2019 | 5

061CE: Better AABB Assessments with Anne Chenoweth

You know all about AABB Standards, but how do you make them practical? Anne Chenoweth gives us tips to make your next AABB assessment better! NOTE: CE credit has expired for this episode.

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Dec 12, 2018 | 9

060CE: Transforming Inventory Management with Nancy Dunbar

Nancy Dunbar says simple adjustments to "the rules" could reduce shortages of O-neg RBCs, AB plasma, and platelets! NOTE: CE credit has expired for this episode.

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Nov 13, 2018 | 8

059: Antigen Matching for Future Moms with Meghan Delaney

Do females that could have babies in the future need to be matched for antigens like K to prevent HDFN? Meghan Delaney explains what she discovered in the "AMIGO Study."

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Oct 29, 2018 | 4

058CE: Transfusion and Blood Clots with Ruchika Goel

Blood clots after surgery are a huge problem. Ruchika Goel explains the possible scary link between red cell transfusion and venous thromboembolism. NOTE: CE credit has expired for this episode.

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Oct 3, 2018 | 4

057: Nonspecific Antibodies with Brenda Grossman

Isolated nonspecific reactions ("antibodies of undetermined specificity") on antibody workups are common and irritating, but are they important? Brenda Grossman explains.

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Sep 26, 2018 | 3

056CE: Transfusion in Liver Disease with Jeannie Callum

Jeannie Callum says liver disease patients receive too much blood (almost 1 in every 5 blood products!), and shows us how to improve practice. NOTE: CE credit has expired for this episode.

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Sep 4, 2018 | 4

055CE: 2017 Critical Developments with Claudia Cohn and Melissa Cushing

"I never KNEW about that paper!" All too common, right? Two editors of a synopsis of 2016-17 BB/TM literature summarize what you should know. NOTE: CE credit has expired for this episode.

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Aug 17, 2018 | 3

054: ABO Discrepancies Essentials with Nicole Draper

By popular demand, it's time for ABO Discrepancies! Nicole Draper gives you three rules that will help you solve most of these cases.

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Aug 1, 2018 | 13

053CE: Alloimmunization is a BIG Word! with Chris Tormey

Alloimmunization has been a mystery for decades, but Chris Tormey has new answers for why patients make antibodies we wish they didn't! NOTE: CE credit has expired for this episode.

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Jul 16, 2018 | 13

052: Patient Blood Management: What Are You Missing? with Aryeh Shander

Your in-hospital blood management strategy may be perfect, but too late. Dr. Shander says preoperative anemia is a HUGE issue!

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Jun 25, 2018 | 3

051: Product Choice and Compatibility Testing with Sue Johnson

Sue Johnson shows us how to choose compatible blood products and TEST them to make sure they are compatible (2 of 2).

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Jun 12, 2018 | 5

050CE: Specimen Issues and Serologic Testing with Sue Johnson

Sue Johnson returns to explain specimen requirements and patient serologic testing (part 1 of 2). NOTE: CE credit has expired for this episode.

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Apr 27, 2018 | 9

049CE: Red, White, and Yellow! with Jeff Winters

Urgent removal of WBCs, platelets, and RBCs (therapeutic cytapheresis) can be stressful, but Jeff Winters has tons of practical insights to share with all of us. NOTE: CE credit has expired for this episode.

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Apr 9, 2018 | 8

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