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Description: In this webinar we will discuss what convalescent plasma treatment is, the existing research and theorized mechanism of action of this treatment, and the history of its use as a treatment for various respiratory viral pathogens. We will discuss how emerging research through international clinical trials including in Canada are informing our understanding of which patients might benefit for this treatment and the ideal product characteristics of this treatment. Finally, we will discuss donor centre activities regarding donor recruitment and collection of COVID-19 convalescent plasma, a precious resource given selflessly by donors recovered from COVID-19.
Start Date: Upon registration
Completion: Up to 52 weeks
At the end of this webinar you will be able to:
Speaker: Terrie Foster, CBS
Terrie is a Medical Services Registered Nurse at Canadian Blood Services. She is also a nurse researcher and student at the University of Western Ontario, completing a Master’s of Science in Nursing degree, with a focus in Leadership in Health Services Delivery. Terrie’s research interests include understanding and enhancing blood donor well-being especially for marginalized groups of individuals. She is also interested in altruistic blood donor behaviour and how this applies to plasma donation specifically. Terrie is also a grateful blood recipient and will hold the hand of anyone so kind as to donate blood.
Recorded: February 4, 2021
PEP hours: 1.0
CPS credits: 0
*Note: PEP hours and/or CPS credits will only be awarded upon successful completion of the quiz.
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