Journal Club: Impact of Donor Sex on Outcomes after Transfusion

Pierre-Aurele Morin, MD
Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee
 

Objectives

• Review the known and potential impacts of female donor blood products on recipients
• Appraise the article and consider the impact of pregnancy on such outcomes
• Consider the possible implications of this risk on the blood system and potential solutions

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. This 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. For more information about the LearnTransfusion series and how to register for this event visit LearnTransfusion series.