2020 CPIP-F Case 6: Transfusion Medicine – Utilization of Platelets and Plasma - CPIP0606W.2020
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This activity will focus on recommendations for plasma and platelet transfusions in patients with cirrhosis and examine strategies for optimizing platelet inventory in a hospital blood bank.

Credit Type: CME
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Launch Date: June 15, 2020
Expiration Date: June 14, 2023 12:00 AM (ET)
Pricing: Junior Member Fee: $10.00
MOC Category: Medical Knowledge, Patient Care

Registration Information
THIS ACTIVITY REQUIRES CREDIT CARD PAYMENT. If you ordered this product in advance, click Learning Search to locate the activity.

To enroll in the series with one easy payment, or to enroll multiple participants from the same institution, call 800-323-4040 option 1. This option is only available until December 31, 2020, after this date this activity is only accessible by an online credit card payment.

Description
Patients with cirrhosis are often transfused with platelets and plasma, yet the optimal role of these blood products is often poorly understood by ordering providers. This activity reviews the variety of plasma and platelet products available for transfusion, explores the role of plasma and platelet transfusion in stable, nonbleeding patients with cirrhosis, and discusses options to maintain a platelet inventory that is adequate to support their patients’ needs while minimizing wastage of unused units.

This clinical pathology activity is intended for pathologists.

Objectives
As a result of participating in this activity, you should be able to:

  1. Compare and contrast the various types of plasma that are available for transfusion.
  2. Describe the role of plasma and platelet transfusions in stable, nonbleeding patients with cirrhosis.
  3. Develop a plan to monitor efficacy of platelet transfusions.
  4. Employ strategies to maintain adequate platelet inventory while minimizing wastage.

Related Link
Clinical Pathology Improvement Program

CME Information
Accreditation: The College of American Pathologists (CAP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Category 1: The College of American Pathologists designates this internet enduring material educational activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Completion Requirements
You must answer the assessment questions and complete the evaluation to claim credit and print your certificate.

Payment Information
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College of American Pathologists
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325 Waukegan Road
Northfield, IL 60093-2750

Refund Policy
Refunds will be handled on an exception basis. Please submit your request to the CAP in writing via email at education@cap.org or fax at 847-832-8006.

Technical Requirements
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Availability
This activity and evaluation are available June 15, 2020, and expire June 14, 2023, at 12:00 AM (ET). You must claim credit by this date and time.

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2020 CPIP-F Case 6: Transfusion Medicine – Utilization of Platelets and Plasma