McCarthy Lecturship presents Pediatric Transfusions: What’s New?
Naomi L.C. Luban, M.D.
Director Emeritus, Division of Laboratory Medicine
Vice Chair of Academic Affairs
Medical Director of the Office for Protection of Human Subjects
Children’s National Health System
Professor of Pediatrics and Pathology
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Learning Objectives –
1.
Explain physiologic differences between
infants/children and adults that effect blood transfusion outcomes
2.
Define three new processes designed to improve
transfusion safety
3.
Provide examples of several ongoing studies that
will inform future practice