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Toward better utilization of laboratory resources: The impact of a mandatory 4Ts pretest clinical assessment form on the diagnosis of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia

Background Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is an immune-mediated process that presents with a drop in platelet count related to proximate exposure to unfractionated or low molecular weight heparin. It results... Read More

Introduction of guidelines for the use of albumin and the effect on albumin prescribing practices in British Columbia

Background Albumin has historically been used for a wide variety of indications. However, prescribing albumin for many of these indications is not supported by current evidence or is controversial or only weakly... Read More

Guidelines for cryoprecipitate transfusion

The Transfusion Medicine Advisory Group (TMAG) of BC has prepared guidelines to provide physicians with current information on the appropriate use of cryoprecipitate plasma. These guidelines are available electronically... Read More

Guidelines for frozen plasma transfusion

The Transfusion Medicine Advisory Group (TMAG) of BC has prepared guidelines to assist physicians in their clinical decision-making regarding the appropriate use of frozen plasma products in adults and neonates. These... Read More