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Webinar: Help! My patient needs a transfusion - what do I do?

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.