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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 | 5

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

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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

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

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

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

040CE: “Wholly Whole Blood!” with Mark Yazer

You may think whole blood is a dinosaur, a relic of long-forgotten blood banks past. Mark Yazer wants to convince you otherwise! NOTE: CE credit has expired for this episode.

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Nov 8, 2017 | 22