Journal club: Whole blood versus component therapy in trauma patients

Presented by

Dr. Sebastian Vuong
Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee
McMaster University

Learning objectives

1. To present a brief historical review of the Canadian military contribution to whole blood transfusion.
2. To review the current landscape of whole blood use.
3. To present and critically appraise a recently published observational study evaluating the impact of low titre O whole blood (LTOWB) versus component therapy on mortality in adult trauma patients.

Note: The session is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

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The LearnTransfusion series is the seminar component of the Areas of Focused Competency (AFC)-Diploma Program in Transfusion Medicine. The series, organized by Canadian Blood Services, is also open to all practitioners in the field of Transfusion Medicine. Through a series of regular webinars, trainees and practitioners are exposed to various scientific, technical and clinical aspects of transfusion medicine.