Blood Products: Focus on the Rh System and Massive Transfusion Protocol (MTP)

Dates and Times

Start: 4/27/2022 7:00 AM
End: 4/27/2022 8:00 AM

Objectives

1. Participants will be able to understand basic aspects of Blood Bank practice such as testing, ABO/Rh compatibility for various blood products, clinically significant antibodies, and relative risks/benefits of transfusion.
2. Participants will be able to understand the common practice of ‘Rh switching’ and literature supporting the practice in select clinical scenarios.
3. Participants will gain further insight into Massive Transfusion Protocol (MTP) such as general component therapy indications, optimal ratios, and adjunctive tools (along with select literature).

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Accreditation

The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ^™. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.