Distinguished Lectures (Grand Rounds)

Implementing Best Practices for Blood Management

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the prevalence, incidence, etiology, and impact of anemia in medical and surgical patient populations
• Recognize and list the complications associated with blood transfusion on patient outcomes
• Assess available pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic strategies in blood management, as well as the potential of new drugs and procedures
• Utilize appropriate dosing regimens for erythropoiesis-stimulating agents
• Implement critical pathways for patient blood management on hospital-wide level

This activity is designed for anesthesiologists, critical care nurses, critical care physicians, hematologists, hospitalists, intensivists, oncologists, surgeons, surgical nurses, pharmacists, and hospital administrators.

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E-mail the completed AIF as an attachment to bcm@ncme.com

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Supported by an educational grant from Centocor Ortho Biotech Inc.

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