New Techniques and New Technologies

This session will explore the characteristics of cryopreserved platelets from laboratory studies, followed by the first presentation of the results from the CLIP-II clinical trial…

Like cardiopulmonary codes, activations of massive transfusion protocols (MTP) are inherently emergent, involve disparate people and disciplines, are rare, and directly and swiftly contribute to patient survival, morbidity, or mortality…

Anesthetic and surgical techniques have greatly improved blood loss outcomes in patients undergoing surgery, especially in heart and liver transplantation, but substantial blood use and critical decision points remain…

In 2024, blood bank technologist shortages continue to challenge our field. One obvious, but often overlooked, solution is to deploy cutting-edge technology to supplement personnel…

Minor ABO-incompatible transfusion of plasma containing products has been a necessary and common practice in transfusion medicine…

Join us for an informative session on innovative blood donor recruitment and retention strategies…

As the concept of pre-hospital transfusion for trauma rapidly gains traction in the US, the essential role of blood bank leaders in developing these complex programs becomes ever more clear…

Saving lives of severely injured individuals requires 1) control of hemorrhage and 2) resuscitation. Lack of people or materials to carry out these activities means that individuals injured in rural and remote areas have high mortality rates…