by Joe Chaffin | Mar 8, 2016
Glossary Blood Management Blood management (also called “patient blood management”) has been defined as “an evidence-based, multidisciplinary process that is designed to promote the optimal use of blood products throughout the hospital.” That...
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 “Why Do We Leukocyte-Reduce Blood” Ten Minute Tutorial Recorded January 2013 This podlet, recorded in January 2013, is a ten minute tutorial on leukocyte reduction of blood products. I discuss prevention of CMV transmission, reduction of...
by Joe Chaffin | Apr 4, 2016
BBGuy Video “Weak in the D’s” A Look at D Variants Recorded October 2012 This Blood Bank Guy video is a look at two of the most commonly misunderstood variants of the RhD gene: Weak D and Partial D (as well as a little bit on DEL). I discuss the...
