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On-demand webinar – Massive transfusion or massive confusion?

Presented by: Bonnie Norris and Dr. Mandy VanSandt

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A live encore session from CareForum 2023

Massive transfusion or massive confusion?
Recorded February 21, 2024 


Watch this webinar recording February 21, 2024 for an encore presentation of a popular CareForum 2023 session.

We'll discuss massive transfusion protocols (MTPs), the use of liquid plasma, whole blood, and pediatric/neonatal-specific protocols.

Presented by Bonnie Norris, Transfusion Service Lab Coordinator, and Dr. Mandy VanSandt, Associate Professor of Pathology at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU).

In this session, Bonnie and Dr. VanSandt will:

  • Describe the history and discuss the definition of massive transfusion
  • Explain the evolution of dealing with MTPs at OHSU
  • Explore the pros and cons of various blood components, including platelets, plasma, and whole blood

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Bonnie Norris

Presenter: Bonnie Norris, MLS
Transfusion Service Lab Section Coordinator, Oregon Health & Science University

After graduating from Medical Technology School at Oregon Health Science University in 1995, Bonnie started working at OHSU as a medical laboratory scientist. In 2012, after completing work on the Epic Beaker project, she was promoted to laboratory section coordinator for transfusion service.

Mandy VanSandt

Presenter: Dr. Mandy VanSandt
Associate Professor of Pathology, Oregon Health & Science University

Mandy VanSandt, DO, is a pathologist and transfusion medicine specialist at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. VanSandt completed her Transfusion Medicine and Blood Banking Fellowship at the Blood Center of Wisconsin and Medical College of Wisconsin. She was a clinical instructor for Surgical Pathology and Cytopathology at OHSU and completed a Surgical Pathology Fellowship.

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Presenter:
Dr. Carolyn Burns

Co-founder of Collaborative Clinical Consulting

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Presenter:
Carolyn Clancy MSN, AG-CNS, APRN

CEO & Co-founder of Collaborative Clinical Consulting

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Presenter: 
Nathan Wright

Vice President of Solution Management for WellSky Blood and Biotherapies

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Presenter: 
Holly Feeney

Senior Solution Analyst for WellSky Transfusion

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