by Joe Chaffin | Dec 11, 2017 | BBGuy Podcast, Transfusion Practice |
Do the people making transfusion decisions have enough training to be able to do so correctly? If not, how do we fix it? Dr. Rich Haspel is here to help us answer both questions! It’s 2 am. A patient with a GI bleed needs a red blood cell transfusion, but is...
by Joe Chaffin | May 27, 2016 | Blog, Immunohematology |
Everyone hates ABO discrepancies! OK, I’ll admit there are a few people out there that carry some sort of odd immunohematological nerd mutation that think ABO discrepancies are cool, but most humans think they are annoying and confusing! Our topic today is one...
by Joe Chaffin | Mar 21, 2016
Glossary Open System An open system, in blood banking, is an environment in which the sterility of a blood product cannot be guaranteed following manipulation. For example, when blood products are washed, deglycerolized, pooled, or otherwise manipulated in an open...
by Joe Chaffin | Apr 3, 2016
BBGuy.org is New and Improved! Here's what to expect Blood Bank Guy Site Update (September 4, 2016) After a number of years with mobile-unfriendly design and content in need of updating, I’m thrilled to welcome you to the newly redesigned and re-edited...
by Joe Chaffin | Jan 3, 2019
BBGuy Essentials Podcast Guest Guide General Information and Tips I’m so honored that you are considering or have agreed to be a guest on the Blood Bank Guy Essentials Podcast! My mission is to teach the essentials of Transfusion Medicine to learners everywhere....
