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 | 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 | Mar 21, 2016
Glossary Recovered Plasma Unlicensed plasma product intended for further manufacture (into injectable or non-injectable products). Units of whole blood-derived FFP or PF24, if not needed for transfusion, may be re-labeled as recovered plasma and sold to manufacturers...
by Joe Chaffin | Mar 22, 2016
Glossary Xenotransplantation According to the official document from 2001, (“PHS Guideline on Infectious Disease Issues in Xenotransplantation,” www.fda.gov), xenotransplantation is “the use of live animal cells, tissues and organs in the treatment...
by Joe Chaffin | Aug 30, 2016 | BBGuy Podcast, Transfusion Practice |
Plasma transfusion is not as easy as it sounds! Over half of transfusions have been shown to be unnecessary, and Jeannie Callum can help change how you think about transfusing plasma. Numerous studies and audits have shown that plasma transfusion is not really done...
