Canadian Society for Transfusion Medicine - Meeting - June 4th-7th, 2009

Good Afternoon!

Today I came across a meeting being held in Ottawa this upcoming weekend, June 4-7th, 2009 - for all of those involved in health care practice that are responsible or have been delegated the act of blood product transfusion. It is called the Canadian Society for Transfusion Medicine 2009 Meeting. I have attached the program for those of you that are interested. The topic of blood conservation, as well as adverse reactions, a talk on "Cardiac Disease, Hematopoiesis and Autoimmune Diseases", recent trials, special patients i.e. sickle cell anemia, ethics of transfusion, and the basic science of the "red cell age". I am unfortunately unable to make it, however thought it may be of interest to some.

I have also posted a recent publication (Jan 2009) by the CBS which discusses the manor in which blood products are to be visually examined. I was not aware previously that there was a "specific method" and explanations for abnormalities we should be looking for, and was happy to come across this. There are a lot of good pictures which accompany the booklet.

Hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine!

Maggie