Science & Innovation Forum – Stop The Bleeding Fast: What’s New in Viscoelastic Testing by AABB

Science & Innovation Forum: Cutting-Edge Advances in Viscoelastic Testing for Bleeding Management

Join this on Thursday, August 15, 2024, from 2:00 – 3:00 PM (ET) for an exclusive mini-symposium presented by HemoSonics, LLC, an AABB Premium Corporate Partner. This 60-minute session will delve into the latest advancements in viscoelastic testing (VET) systems and their impact on bleeding management.

Key Highlights of the Forum

• Overcoming Traditional Challenges: Learn how cartridge-based whole blood VET systems surpass the limitations of legacy VET technologies and conventional laboratory coagulation tests.
• Optimized Bleeding Management: Discover how an optimized VET platform can deliver timely hemostasis, conserve blood, reduce costs, and improve outcomes in critical bleeding situations.
• Goal-Directed Therapeutic (GDT) Approach: Understand the transition from empirical decision-making to a GDT approach, supported by guidelines and data that show improvements in clinical outcomes and healthcare efficiencies.
• Real-World Applications: Explore practical, multidisciplinary approaches to bleeding management, including the use of VET systems like Quantra®, ROTEM®, and TEG®. Learn about biotherapeutic and blood component decision-making to avoid unnecessary therapies.

Learning Objectives

By attending this program, participants will be able to:

1. Review the challenges associated with traditional viscoelastic and laboratory-based coagulation tests.
2. Describe technological advancements and steps to assess new VET systems.
3. Explain the multidisciplinary implementation process for Goal-Directed transfusions.
4. Understand how Goal-Directed Therapy helps providers manage acute bleeding, conserve blood products, and improve outcomes.
5. Discuss real-world applications of VET-guided blood components and biotherapies.

Intended Audience

This forum is designed for directors, hospital blood banks, hospitals, immunohematology reference labs, laboratory staff, managers/supervisors, medical directors, nurses, perfusionists, physicians, research scientists, residents/fellows, scientists, students (MD, MT, SBB), technologists, and transfusion safety officers.

Register Today

Registration is complimentary but required. By registering, you consent to have your information shared with the sponsoring organization, HemoSonics, LLC. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay at the forefront of bleeding management advancements.

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Meet the Faculty

• Moderator: Joseph R. Griggs, DO – Associate Professor, UNM Department of Pathology; Medical Director, Transfusion Service; Director of Blood Bank/Transfusion Medicine Fellowship; Associate Director Pathology Residency Program, University of New Mexico Hospital
• Speakers:
  • Jonathan H. Chow, MD – Associate Professor; Chief, Liver Transplant Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, George Washington University School of Medicine
  • Michael Mazzeffi, MD, MPH, FASA – Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs & Development, Anesthesiology, University of Virginia School of Medicine

Note

AABB reserves the right to make updates to this program. The content of this event was developed independently from the AABB continuing education program, and continuing education credit is not offered.

Live Q&A Session

A live Q&A session will follow the presentation to address your questions and provide further insights into the latest in viscoelastic testing and bleeding management.

Stay informed and enhance your knowledge in bleeding management by attending this insightful forum. Register now and be part of the innovation in viscoelastic testing!