Presented by Dr. Krista Marcon Haematopathologist | Vancouver General Hospital Clinical Assistant Professor | University of British Columbia Learning objectives 1. Differentiate QI from Research 2. Describe the Model for Improvement 3. Write an Aim statement 4. Describe the importance of collecting

Presented by Dr. Pierre-Aurèle Morin Hématologue, chef du service de médecine transfusionnelle CIUSSS de l'Estrie - CHUS Professeur adjoint, Faculté de médecine et des sciences de la santé Université de Sherbrooke Learning objectives Describe the structure of Quebec's hemovigilance system Discuss

Presented by Dr. Jacqueline Trudeau Medical Director Department of Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Care Learning objectives - Describe the transfusion related considerations for patients with ESLD undergoing surgery - Overview of the perioperative management of liver transplant and liver resection

Presented by Dr. Sebastian Vuong Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee McMaster University Learning objectives To present a brief historical review of the Canadian military contribution to whole blood transfusion. To review the current landscape of whole blood use. To present and critically

Presented by Dr. Matthew Seftel Medical Officer Canadian Blood Services Dr. Johnathan Mack Medical Officer Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives TBA Note: The session is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal

Presented by Dr. Matthew Yan Medical Officer Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives Provide an overview of Canadian Blood Services’ Rare Blood Program (RBP) Highlight a collaborative management approach to a rare red cell request, including inventory and logistical considerations Review cases

Presented by Dr. Melanie Bodnar Medical Officer Canadian Blood Services Learning objectives Practice an approach to ABO discrepancies that anticipates further testing and clinical correlation Review advanced techniques for understanding the ABO blood group (genotyping, ABO flow cytometry) Recognize

Presented by Dr. Nadia Gabarin Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee McMaster University Learning objectives Review the epidemiology and pathophysiology of hyperhemolysis Define the clinical and laboratory features of hyperhemolysis Describe reported hyperhemolysis clinical outcomes and treatment

Presented by Dr. Andrew Shih Clinical Associate Professor, University of British Columbia Regional Medical Leader, Transfusion Medicine, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority Medical Co-Director, British Columbia Provincial Blood Coordinating Office Learning objectives TBA Note: The session is a self

Presented by Dr. Yulia Lin Division Head, Transfusion Medicine & Tissue Bank Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Dr. Jacob Pendergrast Associate Medical Director, Blood Transfusion Service University Health Network Learning objectives Compare and contrast the Canadian and Rwandan blood systems. List