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.
CE episode! New thoughts or ideas seem to pop up in transfusion medicine all the time. Dr. Rich Haspel has thoughts on how to evaluate the evidence, including his take on "low-titer group O whole blood" in trauma.
CE episode! This centennial episode marks a return of many previous guests, offering concise learning "pearls" for listeners of all levels.
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!
CE episode! Blood shortages happen, but the one associated with COVID-19 is unique. AABB Chief Medical Officer Dr. Claudia Cohn explains.
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.
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, does convalescent plasma from recovered patients offer fresh hope for those who are critically ill?
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.
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.
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.
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.
What's cold is hot again! You need to hear how one large US center implemented cold-stored whole blood for trauma transfusion.
Jehovah's Witnesses refuse transfusion based on religious beliefs, but blood bankers are still important in their care. Jed Gorlin shows us why.
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.
"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.
Pat Ooley, Chair of the BBTS Standards Committee, outlines the top 5 changes in the 31st edition of AABB Standards (which went live April 1, 2018).
In 40+ years at the NIH, Dr. Harvey Klein has seen it all in Transfusion Medicine! Hear his fascinating stories and opinions on the Past, Present, & Future.
What if everything we "know" about learning is wrong, and we need to change how we teach? Justin Kreuter "flips the classroom" to help us.
Twitter is great for both young and "old" blood bankers. This roundtable discussion explains why you should dive in!
It's easy to give a lousy presentation, but doing it right is SO much better! Kristine Krafts has 5 tips for AMAZING presentations!
Welcome to the Blood Bank Guy Essentials Podcast, a new project from Joe Chaffin! This quick episode tells you what to expect and learn.