Event Description
Topic
Transitioning
to Pathogen Reduced Platelet
Transfusions
Presented By
Cathy Litty, MD, director, Transfusion Medicine, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children; assistant professor of pathology
Learning Objectives
- Identify the reason why platelets are more problematic than other blood components
- Outline the difference between traditional and pathogen reduced platelet components
- Discuss the risks versus benefits of using this new type of platelet component in Pediatrics
Target Audience
Physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing personnel, fellows, residents, medical students and other health care professionals who take care of children
Accreditation Statement
Tower Health is accredited by the Pennsylvania Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Tower Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Claiming CME Credits
Attendees MUST sign in with the six-digit activity code provided at the session using eeds within 24 hours of the conference start time and complete the online evaluation within 30 days at
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