The HEMOTION trial: How do we integrate this new knowledge into our clinical practice?

Join the fourth Breakthroughs in blood: Advancements into action webinar as Dr. Alexis Turgeon-Fournier discusses Liberal or Restrictive Transfusion Strategy in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury published in the New England Journal of Medicine in June 2024. The webinar will take place Friday October 25th, 12pm-1pm (ET).   

We invite you to take part in a round table panel discussion during the 1 hour webinar to understand more about the impact of this study on your current practice.  

Presented by

Alexis Turgeon, MD, MSc, FRCPC
Anesthesia - Québec City, Canada 

Moderated by

Jeannie Callum, MD, FRCPC
Transfusion Medicine - Kingston, Canada 

Panelists

Rosemary Kozar, MD, PhD
General Surgery – Baltimore, United States of America 

Gregory Hawryluk, MD, PhD, FRCSC
Neurosurgery – Cleveland, United States of America 

Victoria McCredie, PhD, UCNS, FRCPC
Critical Care - Toronto, Canada 

Learning Objectives: 

1. Learn about key medical and surgical strategies for the management of TBI 
2. Appraise the evidence for liberal transfusion prior to HEMOTION trial 
3. Review the results of the trial on blood utilization and patient outcomes 
4. Discuss the impact on transfusion volumes across Canada comparing the restrictive to liberal strategies 

Prior to attending this webinar, it is recommended to read the trial publication: Liberal or Restrictive Transfusion Strategy in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury  

Registration: 

Register for the Zoom meeting here.  

Downloadable event poster available below: 

Breakthroughs in blood: Advancements into action  

The Breakthroughs in blood: Advancements into action webinar series is curated for health-care professionals, hospital administrators, policy-makers, and researchers who want to stay at the forefront of groundbreaking blood research and adopt cutting-edge best practices. Hosted by the esteemed Dr. Jeannie Callum and coordinated by Canadian Blood Services, this series delves deep into the "So what?" and "Now what?" of blood science and medical research, with a dedicated focus on transfusion clinical trials and guidelines. Don't miss this unique opportunity to advance your knowledge and take actionable steps toward a better healthcare future.  

Resources 

The Breakthroughs in blood: Advancements into action recording, dissemination and implementation resources are made available at Breakthroughs in blood: Advancing practice through research | Professional Education.