Free CE! - BLOOD TRANSFUSION BASICS with Amber Hart
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RACE-approved for 1 hour of CE credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians!
Plus a Q&A after the lecture!
This webinar will provide a focused overview of the physiology and clinical application of blood transfusion in veterinary medicine. Participants will review the various blood components — such as whole blood, packed red blood cells, plasma, and platelets — and their indications, storage requirements, and administration techniques. Emphasis will be placed on species-specific blood typing and cross-matching protocols, particularly in dogs and cats, to ensure compatibility and reduce the risk of adverse reactions.
The session will also cover proper transfusion procedures, including infusion rates, monitoring, and documentation. Common transfusion reactions will be discussed, along with strategies for early recognition, treatment, and prevention. This webinar is designed to equip veterinarians and veterinary technicians with the essential knowledge and practical tools to safely and effectively perform transfusions in clinical practice.
SPEAKER: Amber Hart, RVT, VTS(ECC), CCFP
Amber attended Morehead State University, graduating from the Veterinary Technology program in 2001. She has been working in Emergency medicine since 2004. She achieved her VTS(ECC) in 2014. Currently, she works for MedVet in Cincinnati Ohio as the Clinical Education Specialist. She has a personal interest in the subjects of CPR and Intensive Care Nursing as well as clinical skill development. She keeps the company of a small ark that includes snakes, lizards, guinea pigs, a parrot, and a goofy whippet. In her free time, she enjoys reading science fiction, practicing tai chi, making photo albums, and generally being a bit of a nerd.
Plus a Q&A after the lecture!
This webinar will provide a focused overview of the physiology and clinical application of blood transfusion in veterinary medicine. Participants will review the various blood components — such as whole blood, packed red blood cells, plasma, and platelets — and their indications, storage requirements, and administration techniques. Emphasis will be placed on species-specific blood typing and cross-matching protocols, particularly in dogs and cats, to ensure compatibility and reduce the risk of adverse reactions.
The session will also cover proper transfusion procedures, including infusion rates, monitoring, and documentation. Common transfusion reactions will be discussed, along with strategies for early recognition, treatment, and prevention. This webinar is designed to equip veterinarians and veterinary technicians with the essential knowledge and practical tools to safely and effectively perform transfusions in clinical practice.
SPEAKER: Amber Hart, RVT, VTS(ECC), CCFP
Amber attended Morehead State University, graduating from the Veterinary Technology program in 2001. She has been working in Emergency medicine since 2004. She achieved her VTS(ECC) in 2014. Currently, she works for MedVet in Cincinnati Ohio as the Clinical Education Specialist. She has a personal interest in the subjects of CPR and Intensive Care Nursing as well as clinical skill development. She keeps the company of a small ark that includes snakes, lizards, guinea pigs, a parrot, and a goofy whippet. In her free time, she enjoys reading science fiction, practicing tai chi, making photo albums, and generally being a bit of a nerd.
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