057: Nonspecific Antibodies with Brenda Grossman
Isolated nonspecific reactions ("antibodies of undetermined specificity") on antibody workups can delay transfusions, but it may be impossible to determine whether or not they matter to the patient. B...
26 Sep 201853min
056CE: Transfusion in Liver Disease with Jeannie Callum
Patients with liver disease often have basic coagulation laboratory values that seem AWFUL, and as a result, they receive almost 1 in every 5 blood products transfused in hospitals! Jeannie Callum thi...
4 Sep 201856min
055CE: 2017 Critical Developments with Claudia Cohn and Melissa Cushing
"I never KNEW about that paper!" Most of us have felt that way when we miss some new Transfusion Medicine fact, especially early in our careers. In this interview, two of the editors of a synopsis of ...
17 Aug 201857min
054: ABO Discrepancies with Nicole Draper
In the 2+ years I've been doing this podcast, more people have asked, "when are you doing ABO discrepancies?" than any other topic. Well, here you go! Let's learn the essentials with Dr. Nicole Draper...
1 Aug 201850min
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 that we wish they didn't! NOTE: CE credit has expired for this episode.
16 Jul 201859min
052: Patient Blood Management: What Are You Missing? with Aryeh Shander
Most everyone is aware that PBM programs involve things like improving physician blood ordering practices by "tightening up" approved thresholds for transfusing red cells and platelets, especially. Ma...
25 Jun 201856min
051: Product Choice and Compatibility Testing with Sue Johnson
In episode 050CE, Sue Johnson outlined sample requirements and antibody detection testing. Now, the knowledge bomb continues as she helps us understand how to choose compatible blood products and TEST...
12 Jun 20181h 1min
050CE: Specimen Issues and Serologic Testing with Sue Johnson
Continuing education episode! To those less familiar with testing and processes in blood banks, the process of Pretransfusion Testing can feel confusing and intimidating. There are tons of rules, and ...
27 Apr 20181h 8min
