This is an online educational commentary in Blood Bank offering 1.0 continuing education (CME/CMLE) credit that can be used to fulfill CC Part II and CMP requirements. This educational commentary is provided through our affiliation with the American Proficiency Institute (API). Faculty/Authors Susanne Bishop, MS, MLS(ASCP)CMSBBCMAssistant ProfessorCollege of Allied Health Professions, Division of Medical Laboratory ScienceUniversity of Nebraska Medical CenterOmaha, Nebraska Physician Competencies: Patient Care, Medical KnowledgeCME/CMLE Credit: 1.0 Estimated Completion Time: 1 hour Format: Online Educational Activity and Post Exam
Default Credit Type: None (You must meet the eligibility requirements in order to obtain CME credit.)
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To claim CME/CMLE credit for the exercise, do the following:
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Release Date: 1/1/2022 Review Date:Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
explain the steps taken in the transfusion reaction workup for this case study;
differentiate between acute and delayed transfusion reactions;
discuss how transfusion reactions are differentiated from each other; and
summarize the required steps the transfusion service must complete when a transfusion reaction is suspected, per regulatory requirements.