Topic Teaching: Clinical outcomes among low-titer group O whole blood recipients compared to recipients of conventional components in civilian trauma resuscitation

Presented by:

Dr. Pierre-Aurele Morin
Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee
McMaster University

Objectives:

1.  Discuss the characteristics of whole blood and potential advantages.
2.  Review available data on whole blood transfusion in trauma patients.
3.  Evaluate a study on the clinical impact of whole blood transfusion.

References:

1.  Clinical outcomes among low-titer group O whole blood recipients compared to recipients of conventional components in civilian trauma resuscitation.  Seheult JN, Anto V, Alarcon LH, Sperry JL, Triulzi DJ, Yazer MH.  Transfusion. 2018 Aug;58(8): 1838-1845. doi: 10.1111/trf.14779. Epub 2018 Aug 30.  PMID: 30160310

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.