by Joe Chaffin | Nov 27, 2017 | BBGuy Podcast, Blood Donation |
Why on earth do we ask blood donors so many questions? Dr. Mary Townsend was involved in development of the AABB Donor History Questionnaire from the beginning, and she explains the details the donor screening process. Blood donors are truly amazing people! They...
by Joe Chaffin | May 19, 2021 | BBGuy Podcast, Immunohematology |
An expert panel’s 6-year-old recommendations on RHD genotyping are not quite being used as intended. Let’s learn how we can do better! NOTE: Continuing Education credit for this episode has expired. See below for details. Despite guidance in a 2015...
by Joe Chaffin | Feb 21, 2016
Glossary AHG Phase The last of the three so-called “phases” or “stages” of testing serum and red cells for compatibility, most commonly in test tubes (the first two are the immediate spin and 37oC phases). In classic tube testing, the AHG phase...
by Joe Chaffin | Mar 8, 2016
Glossary Patient Blood Management (PBM) As defined by one of the leaders in the field, Dr. Tim Hannon, blood management (also called “patient blood management”) is “an evidence-based, multidisciplinary process that is designed to promote the optimal...
by Joe Chaffin | Sep 29, 2016 | BBGuy Podcast, Transfusion Practice |
So, your patient needs a transfusion. Is it ok to reflexively order premedication to prevent transfusion reactions? Dr. Heidi Shafi explains why it might not help, and could potentially hurt! Dr. Heidi Shafi from Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles joins Dr. Chaffin to...
