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Intended Audience
This clinical pathology activity is intended for pathologists.

Description
Type O red blood cells are chronically in short supply. These units can be transfused to virtually any patient, however, only 45% of the donor population is type O. Discover and evaluate methods to optimize the use of precious type O red blood cells to support patients and prevent shortages for the hospital and community.

Objectives
After completing this activity, you should be able to:

1. Describe the distribution of O Rh+ (D-antigen present) and O Rh- (D-antigen absent) red cell types in the United States population.
2. Describe the alloimmunization risk when D+ red cells are transfused to D- patients.
3. List the appropriate actions for transfusion services to take to deal with a limited supply of O cells.
4. List actions that blood collection establishments can undertake to efficiently collect and manage O inventory.
5. Develop communication and mitigation strategies to deal with immediate blood group O national shortage.

Authors/Faculty
Monica B. Pagano, MD, FCAP
Susan N. Rossman, MD, PhD, FCAP

Related Link
Clinical Pathology Improvement Program

CME Information
Accreditation: The College of American Pathologists (CAP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Category 1: The College of American Pathologists designates this internet enduring material educational activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Payment Information
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College of American Pathologists
CAP Learning
325 Waukegan Road
Northfield, IL 60093-2750

Refund Policy
Refunds will be handled on an exception basis. Please submit your request to the CAP in writing via email at education@cap.org or fax at 847-832-8006.

Technical Requirements
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Availability
This activity and evaluation are available May 16, 2022 - May 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM (CT). Upon completion of the activity your credit will be awarded. Your certificate may be downloaded from your Transcript.

CC: CPIP0505W.2022

Key Words: Massive Transfusion Protocols, Trauma Resuscitation, Emergency Bleeding, Rh D Alloimmunization, Blood Supply Shortage, BrowseCP