Presented by Dr. Katerina Pavenski Head, Division of Transfusion Medicine Medical Director, Therapeutic Apheresis and Patient Blood Management St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto Learning objectives Be able to recognize TMA that requires PLEX Be able to order appropriate investigations to aid in

Presented by Dr. Sandra Cohen Associate Professor, Université de Montréal Hematologist - Department Stem Cell Transplant/Cell Therapy Maisonneuve Rosemont Hospital, Montreal Learning objectives Identify the different hematopoietic stem cell sources Cord blood transplant: advantages and disadvantages

Presented by Dr. Christine Cserti Associate Medical Director - Blood Transfusion Laboratory University Health Network, Toronto Learning objectives Identify traditional to modern, and voluntary to involuntary, disqualifiers of transfusion. Describe the available and theoretical hacks for insufficient

Défi Chaîne de vie Organisée par Chaîne de vie Le Défi Chaîne de vie est un grand rassemblement où toutes les personnes de la chaîne du don se rassemblent pour appuyer Chaîne de vie, un programme éducatif unique visant à faire de nos jeunes de 15 à 17 ans des ambassadeurs de la discussion en famille

Presented by Dr. Yoelys Cruz-Leal Postdoctoral Fellow Canadian Blood Services, Toronto Learning objectives Describe the cause of hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) and evaluate the effectiveness of current prophylaxis. Analyze the proposed mechanisms of action of Rh immune globulin

Presented by Dr. Sarah Jennings Presented by Dr. Sarah Jennings Associate Director Plasma Protein and Related Products Formulary Program Canadian Blood Services, Ottawa Learning objectives Review the hierarchy of evidence Discuss common types of bias in clinical trials Understand common methods of

Presented by Dr. Heather Hume Full Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Montreal Department of Hematology/Oncology, CHU Sainte-Justine, Montreal Learning objectives To briefly review the statistics regarding transfusion-transmitted (TT) HCV and HIV in Canada prior to the onset

Learning objectives Define Equipment Validation and its differentiation from Evaluation Describe the medical role in Equipment Validation Outline the components of a validation plan Explain how standards and regulations play a role in equipment validation Identify the various types of equipment that

Presented by Dr. Khalid Batarfi Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee McMaster University, Hamilton Learning objectives Review tranexamic acid use in different clinical situations Review the benefits vs. risks in use of tranexamic acid Discuss some of the off-label uses of tranexamic acid

Presented by Dr. Yulia Lin Division Head, Transfusion Medicine & Tissue Bank Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto Learning objectives Manage preoperative anemia according to standard algorithms Extrapolate management principles to challenging cases that don’t quite fit the mold References TBA