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In this instalment of the Regions Now lectures, Beth Thomas, RVN VTS from Vets Now Emergency Manchester Hospital will discuss Blood Transfusions.
Beth has lectured on various platforms and is keen on encouraging the clinical progression of RVNs. She has authored chapters in a textbook, has been co-authored on scientific papers and has published journal articles. Her main interests are hematology, endocrinology and clinical pathology.
Every drop counts; canine and feline transfusion medicine.
Intended Learned Outcomes:
- To understand the different component products available
- To understand when to transfuse
- To be able to confidently and competently monitor canine/feline blood transfusions
- To understand the requirements of a blood donor and how to correctly collect a donation
- To be able to accurately assess for transfusion reactions
- Teacher: Amy Gavin
- Teacher: Beth Thomas