When a blood transfusion is necessary, time is of the essence. Choosing the right product, collecting blood from a crossmatched donor, correctly storing it, and administering it safely are all essential.
In this one-hour webinar from Simon Tappin, Internal Medicine Specialist and Pet Blood Bank Veterinary Advisor, you'll cover the basics of patient selection, donor selection, and best practice, so that you can feel confident next time a patient needs a transfusion.
You will learn:
- When and why transfusions are necessary
- Blood products and their pros and cons
- How to collect and store blood for transfusion
- How to reduce the risk of complications by crossmatching and proper administration
The webinar is completely free to join - just fill out the form below and you'll automatically be taken to it.
Emergency Medicine and Surgery
ISVPS General Practitioner Certificate (GPCert)
Simon trained at the University of Cambridge and, after qualifying, spent two years in small animal practice before taking up a Residency in Small Animal Medicine and Intensive Care at the University of Bristol. He joined Dick White Referrals in 2007. He is a European and RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine. Simon particularly enjoys critical care and interventional radiology, using minimally invasive techniques and bio-materials to treat many conditions which previously required more invasive surgery. He has lectured widely in the UK and Europe on subjects including emergency medicine and interventional radiology.
