Objectives of the Rotation in Transfusion Medicine
- During the first two month rotation, the resident/fellow will:
- Learn the basic immunologic and genetic principles of transfusion medicine and will have hands-on experience with the bench work
- Work on transfusion reactions under the close supervision of the service director, including chart review and patient examination as necessary
- Become familiar with blood donor questionnaire, donor deferral, and blood collection, preparation, storage and shipment
- Become familiar with typical consultative questions from clinical staff, including special needs, blood inventory management, massive transfusion guidelines and other matters
- During the return rotations, the resident/fellow will function with increasing independence in the evaluation of transfusion reactions and in consultative responsibilities with clinical staff, as deemed appropriate by the service director
