Transfusion Complications

Anaphylaxis on a tablet

066: IgA Deficiency and Anaphylactic Reactions with Jerry Sandler

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!"

Apr 10, 2019 | 2

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059: Antigen Matching for Future Moms with Meghan Delaney

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."

Oct 29, 2018 | 4

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058CE: Transfusion and Blood Clots with Ruchika Goel

058CE: Transfusion and Blood Clots with Ruchika Goel

CE episode! Blood clots after surgery are a huge problem. Ruchika Goel explains the possible scary link between red cell transfusion and venous thromboembolism.

Oct 3, 2018 | 4

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047CE: I See CMV! with John Roback

047CE: I See CMV! with John Roback

CE episode! How do we achieve "CMV-safe" blood? Still debatable? Dr. John Roback was senior author of an AABB report, and he's here to clear the air...maybe!

Mar 12, 2018 | 2

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039CE: Understanding Febrile Reactions with Christine Cserti-Gazdewich

039CE: Understanding Febrile Reactions with Christine Cserti-Gazdewich

CE Episode! Febrile transfusion reactions are no big deal, right? Dr. Cserti-Gazdewich says, "Hold on! There's more to the story!"

Oct 6, 2017 | 8

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030: Antibodies in Sickle Cell with Eric Gehrie

030: Antibodies in Sickle Cell with Eric Gehrie

Dr. Eric Gehrie explains why transfusing patients with sickle cell disease is challenging, especially in regard to alloimmunization.

Apr 10, 2017 | 1

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024: Allergic Reactions with Will Savage

024: Allergic Reactions with Will Savage

YAWN…Do you still think allergic reactions are benign and boring? Dr. Will Savage is here to explain why they are actually a big deal!

Dec 19, 2016 | 0

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021: TACO with Garrett Booth

021: TACO with Garrett Booth

TACO is under-diagnosed, under-reported, and under-respected! Dr. Garrett Booth is here to help you understand the "ins and outs" of TACO.

Nov 14, 2016 | 0

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017: Transfusion Reactions with Mark Fung

017: Transfusion Reactions with Mark Fung

All who transfuse or issue blood must understand the complications that can occur. Dr. Mark Fung gives us a straightforward approach.

Sep 13, 2016 | 0

015 & 015-1: Zika Virus with Joe Chaffin

015 & 015-1: Zika Virus with Joe Chaffin

015 & 015-1: Zika Virus with Joe Chaffin

Zika virus is a really big issue for blood centers and hospitals (among others!). These two 2016 episodes hit the basics and beyond.

Jul 31, 2016 | 2

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013: TA-GVHD with Joe Chaffin

013: TA-GVHD with Joe Chaffin

Transfusion-associated graft-vs-host disease is a dangerous transfusion complication! Learn how to prevent and hopefully never see TA-GVHD.

Jul 15, 2016 | 4

Contaminated platelets

003: Septic Reactions with Anne Eder

003: Septic Reactions with Anne Eder

Bacterially-tainted platelet units are FAR more common than other transfusion infections! Dr. Anne Eder outlines the problem and solutions.

Apr 11, 2016 | 4

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