Topic teaching: To Exchange, or Not to Exchange, that is the Question (And how!): A Presentation on Therapeutic Apheresis in Three Acts

Presented by

Dr. Johnathan Mack
Medical Officer
Canadian Blood Services

Learning objectives

1. Explain challenges associated with the diagnosis of immune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (iTTP)
2. Describe key technical considerations for providing apheresis in a patient receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
3. Evaluate the role and limitations of leukoreduction in the management of hyperleukocytosis

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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Appraisal

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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.