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University of Toronto Transfusion Medicine Rounds- October 23, 2025
2025-10-23 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
Red Blood Cell Transfusions: Navigating the Limits of Hemoglobin-Based Evidence

Presented by: Dr. Monica B Pagano

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Evaluation Survey

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University of Toronto Transfusion Medicine Rounds - September 25, 2025
2025-09-25 12:00 - 13:00
Taxonomy & Translation, from First to Last: Highlights in Our Blood Group Antigen Systems, for Bankers and Clinicians

Presented by: Dr. Christine Cserti-Gazdewich

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Transfusionists Talk: Transfusion Made Bloody Easy
2025-09-24 14:30 - 15:30, 2025-09-24 09:30 - 10:30
Learning Objectives (participants will be able to):

1. Understand the etiology and pathophysiology of minor transfusion reactions.

2. Define nursing actions to care for patients experiencing minor transfusion reactions.

3. Apply the discussion of transfusionists questions to their practice.

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GHEST 2025 - September 13, 2025
2025-09-13 00:00 - 23:59
Registration is closed.

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University of Toronto Transfusion Medicine Rounds – June 26, 2025
2025-06-26 12:00 - 13:00
Guidance for Prenatal, Postnatal and Neonatal Immunohaematology Testing in Canada: Consensus Recommendations from a Delphi Process

Presented by: Dr. Gwen Clarke, Dr. Lani Lieberman, Dr. Heather VanderMeulen, Dr. Nancy Robitaille

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Transfusionists Talk: Transfusion Made Bloody Easy
2025-06-18 14:30 - 15:30, 2025-06-18 09:30 - 10:30
Learning Objectives (participants will be able to):

To apply the responses to transfusionists questions to their practice.

To recognize and understand the clinical indications for these blood products

To define nursing actions to safely administer these blood products.

Attend this free, virtual, interactive opportunity for learning.Registration is mandatory.

Register for 9:30AM-10:30AM

Poster

Register for 2:30PM-3:30PM

Register for both sessions if unsure of your preferred time.

Immediately, you will receive an email from Zoom. This email confirms registration & includes the link to attend that session on June 18, 2025.

20th Annual Transfusion Medicine Education Web Symposium | CAPACITY REACHED
2025-05-01 09:00 - 12:00
Thank You for Your Interest!

Our event has reached maximum capacity, and registration is now closed.We’re grateful for the overwhelming response and excited to welcome all our registered participants!

If you weren’t able to register, don’t worry, the event will be recorded and archived. A full recording will be available right here on our website shortly after the event.

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2025 CBS/ORBCoN Technical Wet Workshop
2025-04-30 13:00 - 16:00
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University of Toronto Transfusion Medicine Rounds – Apr 24, 2025
2025-04-24 12:00 - 13:00
Exploring Physician Related Transfusion Errors

Presented by Dr. Akash Gupta

Adverse Transfusion Reaction Surveillance in the TTISS

Presented by Dr. Andrew Shih

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University of Toronto Transfusion Medicine Rounds – Mar 27, 2025
2025-03-27 12:00 - 13:00
MLT Session – Interesting Serology Cases

Presented by: Amanda Wang, Karen Kong, Neeru Sahni

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MHP 2.0 Symposium
2025-03-26 08:00 - 16:00
It’s been almost five years since the release of Ontario’s First Recommendation Statements for Massive Hemorrhage Protocol. Join us to discuss what’s changed, what’s new and what’s emerging!

Participants will be able to:1. Summarize changes to Ontario’s First Recommendations to Massive Hemorrhage Protocol and identify strategies to address hospital policy change and implementation.2. Explain the role of whole blood in pre-hospital setting.3. Recognize need and demonstrate ability to activate a protocol in a simulated setting.4. List strategies to achieve high level of team and protocol adherence

This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. You may claim up to a maximum of 6.0 hours Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – Section 1 (credits are automatically calculated )

Blue Mountain Village Conference Centre, Huron Ballroom I & II

242 Jozo Weider Blvd, The Blue Mountains, ON L9Y 3Z2

Need lodging?! Accommodations can be made at a discounted room rate using this link while supplies last.

Transfusionists Talk: Transfusion Made Bloody Easy
2025-03-18 09:30 - 10:30
With registration, select which blood product you would like to learn more about and submit your questions.

Learning Objectives (participants will be able to):

Apply the responses to transfusionists questions to their practice.

Recognize and understand the clinical indications for the blood products.

Define nursing actions to safely administer the blood products.

Attend this free, virtual, interactive opportunity for learning.Registration is mandatory.

Register For 9:30AM-10:30AM

Register For 2:30PM-3:30PM

Register for both sessions if unsure of your preferred time.

Immediately, you will receive an email from Zoom. This email confirms registration & includes the link to attend that session on March 18, 2025.

University of Toronto Transfusion Medicine Rounds – Feb 27, 2025
2025-02-27 12:00 - 13:00
Iron Deficiency in a Canadian Pregnancy: Total Dose vs Multi Dose Intravenous Iron Infusions

Presented by: Dr. Heather VanderMeulen

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University of Toronto Transfusion Medicine Rounds – Jan 23, 2025
2025-01-23 12:00 - 13:00
Title: BiTE and CAR-T cells – expected impact on transfusion

Presented by: Dr. Abi Vijenthira

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University of Toronto Transfusion Medicine Rounds – Dec 12, 2024
2024-12-12 12:00 - 13:00
Refractory thrombocytopenia – HLA lab and clinical perspectives

Presented by: Dr. Akash Gupta and Dr. Jacob Pendergrast

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Testing Events
2024-12-10 08:00 - 17:00

University of Toronto Transfusion Medicine Rounds – Nov 28, 2024
2024-11-28 12:00 - 13:00
Canadian Blood Services –Blood shortages: Management and Prevention

Presented by: Dr. Tanya Petraszko

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Transfusion Medicine Boot Camp for Nurses 2024
2024-11-27 09:00 - 12:00
Registration is mandatory but there is no fee. Registration is open until this event begins.A separate registration is required for the Plenary Sessions and for the Concurrent session of your choice.Once registered, you will immediately receive an email from Zoom. This email confirms registration & includes the link to attend that session

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Plenary Session 1: Transfusion Guidelines/Blood AdministrationMassive Hemorrhage Protocol: Nursing Considerations in the Rural SettingTasha Vandervliet, RN, BScN, Clinical Nurse EducatorSelina Fleming, RN, BScN, MN, Clinical Nurse EducatorHuron Perth Healthcare Alliance, Clinton Public Hospital – St. Marys Memorial Hospital – SeaforthCommunity Hospital – Stratford General Hospital.

Diamonds last forever: Massive haemorrhage protocols in a tertiary academic centerLowyl Notario, RN, MSc, ENC(C), Advanced Practice Nurse, Emergency Department,Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto.

Plenary Session 2: Transfusion ReactionsAcute Hypotensive ReactionsAndrew Shih, MD, FRCPC, DRCPSC, HRM MSc, Associate Professor, McMaster University, RegionalDirector, Transfusion Medicine, Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program, Hamilton.Nour Alhomsi, BSc, MLT, MBA, Technical Specialist, Transfusion Medicine, Transfusion SafetyOfficer, Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program, Hamilton.

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Concurrent Session 3: 3a: Massive Hemorrhage in the Obstetrical Patient: What’s Unique?Heather VanderMeulen, MD, FRCPC, MSc, Hematologist & Transfusion Medicine Specialist,Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto.Widad Abdulwahab, RN, BScN, MN, Transfusion Safety Advanced Practice Nurse, SunnybrookHealth Sciences Centre, Toronto.

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3b: Administration of Intravenous IronKelly Syer, RN, Coordinator, Patient Blood Management Program, Ontario Transfusion Coordinators(ONTraC), Lakeridge Health, Durham Region.

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3c: RBC Transfusion: How to Start & Finish; What About In Between?Donna Berta, RN, BScN, Clinical Project Coordinator – Nursing, ORBCoN.

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University of Toronto Transfusion Medicine Rounds – Oct 24, 2024
2024-10-24 12:00 - 13:00
How do we improve transfusion practice in pediatric massive hemorrhage protocols?

Presented by: Dr. Kimmo Murto

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GHEST 2024- September 28, 2024
2024-09-28 08:00 - 17:00
Cost: $50 (Breakfast, lunch, and parking)Location: Oakville Conference Centre in Oakville, ON

TimeTopicSpeaker0745-0845Breakfast & registrationSheena Scheuermann 0845-0900WelcomePam Bush 0900-0940From “Drug” to Blood Product – the Impact on Patients Rodrique Ngeleka 0940-1020OnePath – Process Flow to Accessing Glassia 1020-1040Break1040-1120Managing homecare- Lab perspective challenges and solutions Lisa Richards 1120-1200MLAs in Transfusion Medicine!? Rethinking HRLMP’s TM labs Michele Perry Maria Fontanilla 1200-1300Lunch and CSTM Draw1300-1340A day in the life- Rural LaboratoryJason Noonan 1340-1440A day in the life- Urban LaboratoryCarol Mattucci 1440-1520Case Studies- Transfusion ReactionsHeather Luyckx Dr. Marissa Laureano 1520-1530Summary and symposium evaluations

CSTM membership draw will be held again this year. Tickets will be sold at lunch time $2 each or 3 for $5

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University of Toronto Transfusion Medicine Rounds – Sep 26, 2024
2024-09-26 12:00 - 13:00
Pre-transfusion medications for reaction prevention and treatment

Presented by: Dr. Anne Ellis

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Transfusionists Talk: Transfusion Made Bloody Easy
2024-09-18 14:30 - 15:10
Submit your IVIG questions with via Email (bertad@mcmaster.ca)

Learning Objectives (participants will be able to):

To apply the responses to transfusionists IVIG questions to their practice.

To recognize and understand the clinical indications for IVIG treatment.

To define nursing actions to safely administer IVIG.

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Submit your IVIG questions with via Email (bertad@mcmaster.ca)

Transfusionists Talk: Transfusion Made Bloody Easy
2024-09-18 09:30 - 10:10
Submit your IVIG questions with via Email (bertad@mcmaster.ca)

Learning Objectives (participants will be able to):

To apply the responses to transfusionists IVIG questions to their practice.

To recognize and understand the clinical indications for IVIG treatment.

To define nursing actions to safely administer IVIG.

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The International Collaboration for Transfusion Medicine Guidelines’ (ICTMG) Use of Intravenous Albumin guideline: Moving evidence into practice
2024-09-06 12:00 - 13:30
Presented by:

Sheharyar Raza, MD, MSc, FRCPCTransfusion Medicine – Toronto, Canada

Moderated by:

Jeannie Callum, MD, FRCPC Transfusion Medicine – Kingston, Canada

Panelists:

Ted Clarke, MD, MSc, FRCPC Nephrology – Ottawa, Canada

Bram Rochwerg, MD, MSc, FRCPCCritical care – Hamilton, Canada

Event Details and Registration

The 2024 Guideline on Use of Intravenous Albumin From the International Collaboration for Transfusion Medicine Guidelines (ICTMG)
2024-07-17 09:00 - 10:00
For ISBT members

Aim of the webinar:

To review appraisal of existing evidence used to derive the 2024 ICTMG intravenous albumin guidelines.

To review ICTMG recommendations for the use of intravenous albumin

Speakers: Jeannie Callum & Sheharyar Raza

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University of Toronto Transfusion Medicine Rounds - Jun 20, 2024
2024-06-20 12:00 - 13:00
Hijacked Blood: The Bacterial Conspiracy behind the Acquired B Phenotype by Presented by Kamola Kasimova

Ever-Evolving Serology by Presented by Brianna Behrendt

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Transfusionists Talk: Transfusion Made Bloody Easy
2024-06-19 14:30 - 15:10, 2024-06-19 09:30 - 10:10
To recognize and understand the signs and symptoms of a transfusion reaction.

To define nursing actions to manage fever during transfusion (patient care actions, and treatments; investigations, laboratory, and other tests; reporting).

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