by Joe Chaffin | Nov 14, 2016 | BBGuy Podcast, Transfusion Complications |
There is new understanding of the impact of Transfusion-associated Circulatory Overload (TACO), and Garrett Booth explains. Despite having possibly the silliest acronym in the history of medicine (note: This is my personal opinion, not necessarily shared by Garrett!),...
by Joe Chaffin | Apr 4, 2016
BBGuy Video “Kell Kills” Recorded February 2014 This Blood Bank Guy video is a tour through the details of the Kell Blood Group System, which happens to be one of the most important non-ABO blood groups. Kell is famous for nasty transfusion reactions,...
by Joe Chaffin | May 31, 2016 | BBGuy Podcast, Immunohematology |
“Daratumu-WHAT?” This drug, used to treat multiple myeloma, can cause problems with antibody testing. Rick Kaufman tells you what to expect and how to minimize the problem. Dr. Rick Kaufman from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston joins Dr....
by Joe Chaffin | Apr 4, 2016
BBGuy Video “Why Do We Irradiate Blood?” Ten Minute Tutorial Recorded January 2013 This BBGuy Podlet is the first in the “Why Do We…?” series. It is a ten minute tutorial on irradiation of blood products and aspects of...
by Joe Chaffin | Apr 4, 2016
BBGuy Video “What the H? (Bombay Phenotype)” Recorded December 2014 This video is a close look at the rarely seen but commonly discussed “Bombay Phenotype.” We will discuss the basics of ABO and H antigen formation, then learn what makes the...
