by Joe Chaffin | Apr 4, 2016
BBGuy Video “Transfusion-Transmitted Diseases, Part 1” Discussion of Tests Used to Screen Donors Recorded September 2011 This Blood Bank Guy video contains details about our efforts to prevent the transmission of infectious agents through transfusion. This...
by Joe Chaffin | Apr 4, 2016
BBGuy Video “Transfusion-Transmitted Diseases, Part 2” Specific TTDs Recorded September 2011 This Blood Bank Guy video contains details about our efforts to prevent the transmission of infectious agents through transfusion. This video focuses on the...
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 | Mar 30, 2022 | BBGuy Podcast, Continuing Education, Special Topic |
Continuing Education Episode! Continuing Education! Blood shortages happen. The COVID-19-related blood supply crisis, however, is unique. AABB Chief Medical Officer Claudia Cohn explains. Occasional blood shortages have been a routine part of life for transfusion...
by Joe Chaffin | Aug 11, 2023 | BBGuy Podcast |
It’s a “no blood banking episode!” Let’s have fun with the Glaucomfleckens! OK, I’ll tell you right up front: This is NOT an episode that will increase your knowledge of blood banking/transfusion medicine in any way! Instead, this one is...
