Topic: Transfusion Mass Casualty Planning

Presented by

Dr. Jeannie Callum

MD, FRCPC

University of Toronto, Queens University, Canadian Blood Services

Learning objectives

1. Discuss what lessons were learned from other mass casualty events worldwide
2. Response to the Mass Casualty Event on Monday April 23, 2018 in Toronto
3. Discuss what can we learn from this event to improve our thinking and response to mass casualty events

Additional Reference Materials: 

Kanakis CE, Ramsey G. Disaster Preparedness: Strategies for the Blood Supply. Clin Lab Med. 2026 Mar;46(1):137-152. doi: 10.1016/j.cll.2025.10.010. Epub 2025 Dec 30. PMID: 41741053.

Disaster Preparedness: Strategies for the Blood Supply

Blood Transfusions in mass casualty events: recent trends

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.

Registration

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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.