Case studies in transfusion medicine

• Level A Case Studies
• Level B Case Studies
• Other Cases

Best practices in pretransfusion testing

Current standards and best practices; outdated tests and policies; tips for managing change

Test rationalization in the transfusion service

Determining the clinical relevance of laboratory tests; cost-benefit analyses; risk assessment

Refresher training in pretransfusion testing

Basic theory and practice needed by technologists returning to the hospital blood bank or being cross-trained

Problem solving in the transfusion service

Problem solving strategies that work

ABO discrepancies

Antibody identification (basic to advanced)

Transfusion reaction investigation

Training and competency assessment 

Role in a quality system; elements of successful training programs;  on-going competency assessment

Effective and affordable professional development for blood bank staff

Using the internet for staff development; ways to enhance staff expertise and increase staff morale 

Transfusion medicine resources on the Internet 

In-depth review and analysis of TM resources