Transfusion Complications Archives

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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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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

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

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

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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

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

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

047CE: I See CMV! with John Roback

How do we achieve "CMV-safe" blood? Dr. John Roback was senior author of an AABB report, and he's here to clear the air...maybe! NOTE: CE credit has expired for this episode.

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Mar 12, 2018 | 4

039CE: Understanding Febrile Reactions with Christine Cserti-Gazdewich

Febrile transfusion reactions are no big deal, right? Dr. Cserti-Gazdewich says, "Hold on! There's more to the story!" NOTE: CE credit has expired for this episode.

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Oct 6, 2017 | 10