Transfusion-associated circulatory overload: Incidence estimation and dosing for prevention

The British Columbia Transfusion Medicine Rounds is a monthly 1-hour educational rounds with a multidisciplinary audience bringing together pathologists, clinicians, nurses, technologists, and researchers from British Columbia and throughout Canada who have an interest in Transfusion Medicine. 

For Fellows of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, The British Columbia Transfusion Medicine Rounds 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. 

Presented by 

Dr. Rafi Alabudi

Learning objectives 

Learning objectives:

1. To emphasize the importance of accurately identifying TACO as a major transfusion-related risk.
2. To present key findings on TACO incidence from active surveillance data.
3. To highlight clinical implications for transfusion safety and decision-making.
4. To determine the optimal furosemide dose to prevent TACO based on patient-specific factors.

Registration 

Registration is required for this event using the Zoom registration form. After registering for the series, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting, including links to add the series to your calendar.

To receive updates on future rounds, please join the mailing list: British Columbia Transfusion Rounds - Mailing List (google.com)

To access recordings from past British Columbia Transfusion Medicine Rounds, visit the University of British Columbia website: Transfusion Medicine Rounds - Pathology (ubc.ca)