Successful Webinar Explores Advances in Whole Blood Derived Platelets Program

By Anna Razatos, PhD , Senior Manager, Global Scientific Marketing, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies?

Terumo BCT recently hosted a highly successful webinar in collaboration with ADRP: The Association for Blood Donor Professionals . The session featured prominent speakers in the field of blood collection and transfusion medicine from South Texas Blood & Tissue in San Antonio.?

The webinar showcased the expertise of two esteemed speakers:?

Audra Taylor - Executive Director for Blood Operations?

Dr. Samantha Gomez Ngamsuntikul , MD - Medical Director?

Key Highlights

The webinar centered around South Texas Blood and Tissue's commendable efforts in revitalizing its whole blood-derived platelet program to address the growing demand for platelets in recent years.?

Restart of Whole Blood Derived Platelet Program

South Texas has strategically reinitiated its whole blood-derived platelet program in response to the increased demand for platelets. This decision has proven to be instrumental in meeting the rising needs within the medical community.?

Post-COVID Acceptance of Whole Blood-Derived Platelets

The discussion highlighted that hospitals are now more receptive to whole blood-derived platelets post-COVID, recognizing the constraints in platelet availability. This shift in perspective has facilitated a more comprehensive and adaptable approach to meeting healthcare demands.?

Equivalency of Whole Blood Derived Platelets

The speakers emphasized that literature strongly supports the equivalency of whole blood derived platelets to apheresis platelets, affirming the efficacy and reliability of this approach in addressing the demand for platelets.??

On-boarding Hospitals for Whole Blood Derived Platelets

South Texas has actively engaged in on-boarding hospital customers to accept whole blood-derived platelets. This proactive approach ensures a seamless integration of the program into the broader healthcare system.?

Communication as the Key to Success:?

The success of South Texas's whole blood-derived platelet program has been attributed to effective communication with hospitals. Building strong and transparent lines of communication has played a pivotal role in the successful implementation of whole blood-derived platelets.?

In conclusion, the webinar provided valuable insights into the key steps taken by South Texas Blood and Tissue to provide whole blood-derived platelets to hospital customers. The proactive measures taken, coupled with effective communication strategies, have positioned South Texas as a leading example in meeting the evolving demands of platelet supply in the healthcare sector. The success of the event underscores the importance and relevance of such discussions within the medical community.?

Watch the on-demand webinar here.