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Training Roadshows Transfusion Medicine Hampshire 2008/2009 - 11/03/2009

Transfusion Medicine
Amanda Boag MA VETMB DipACVIM DipACVECC FHEA MRCVS

Amanda graduated from Cambridge University in 1998. She undertook further clinical training at the Royal Veterinary College and the University of Pennsylvania and is Board certified in both Internal Medicine and Emergency and Critical Care. She was a Lecturer in Emergency and Critical Care at the Royal Veterinary College from 2003-2008 where she was also Co-Director of the Blood transfusion service and Head of the Intensive Care Unit. In September 2008, she took up the post of Clinical Director at Vets Now.

09.15-10.45 Does my patient need a transfusion?

  - Assessment of anaemia

  - Assessment of coagulation disturbances

  - The "transfusion trigger"

11.00-12:30 What product should I use?

- Use of whole blood versus blood products

- Blood typing and cross matching - what's the difference and when do I need to do them?

13.15-14.45 Practicalities of transfusion medicine

  - What makes a suitable donor?

  - Donation procedures

  - Storage of blood and blood products

- Administration of blood including how to spot and treat transfusion reactions

15.00-16.30 Interactive case examples

Transfusion medicine is a rapidly evolving area of veterinary medicine in the UK with blood products becoming more widely available to general practitioners and those in emergency practice. Appropriate use of both whole blood and blood products can save lives and improve the care of many critically ill patients. Understanding when and how to use blood and its products safely is an important part of a successful outcome. The course tutor has a wealth of experience both with the practicalities of performing transfusions and with the use of blood products in the management of emergency patients. Real life case examples will be used throughout the day to illustrate how transfusions can have a positive impact on patient outcome.

Registration and booking form

If you wish accommodation at any of these hotels some discounted rates are available, to book please contact the hotel directly saying you are a Vets Now delegate.

Booking costs:

(10% Discounted rate applies for: Vets Now permanent staff, Member Practice staff and BAVEC Members)

No of places: 9999
  • Quantity
    Price
  • Training Roadshow,Vet Delegate, Non Member Full Price 11th March 2009, Hampshire, Basingstoke Country Hotel
    £184.00
  • Training Roadshow,Vet Delegate, Non Member Early Bird Price 11th March 2009, Hampshire, Basingstoke Country Hotel
    £172.50
  • Training Roadshow,Vet Delegate, Member Price 11th March 2009, Hampshire, Basingstoke Country Hotel
    £172.50
  • Training Roadshow,Vet Delegate, Member Early Bird Price 11th March 2009, Hampshire, Basingstoke Country Hotel
    £161.00
  • Training Roadshow,Vet Nurse Delegate, Non Member Full Price 11th March 2009, Hampshire, Basingstoke Country Hotel
    £161.00
  • Training Roadshow,Vet Nurse Delegate, Non Member Early Bird Rate 11th March 2009, Hampshire, Basingstoke Country Hotel
    £149.50
  • Training Roadshow,Vet Nurse Delegate, Member Price 11th March 2009, Hampshire, Basingstoke Country Hotel
    £149.50
  • Training Roadshow,Vet Nurse Delegate, Member Early Bird Rate 11th March 2009, Hampshire, Basingstoke Country Hotel
    £138.00