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In Case
You Missed It...Our
'Coagulation Ins & Outs'
Webinar
is Now Available
Summary:
Presented June 21, 2011 by Sheila Coffman MT(ASCP)
this presentation provided an
overview Point of Care Coagulation tests and
their clinical applications and locations for
use. There was focus on the use of the PT/INR
test in Anticoagulation Management settings with
extension of the device into patient self
testing. The presentation included
implementation and troubleshooting basics for POC coagulation tests.
Objectives: After viewing
this webinar, attendees will be able to:
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Identify the clotting pathways and tests for
measurement.
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Identify the clinical applications and
appropriate test locations.
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Understand the role POC/PST plays in the
management of warfarin therapy management.
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Identify regulatory agencies and understand
basics of implementation
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Understand basic troubleshooting for POC
coagulation
Vendor Sponsors:
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Accumetrics
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Alere
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Eurotrol
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Medical Automation Systems
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Siemens
About our Presenter:
Sheila Coffman is a former Point of Care
Coordinator from University Hospital in San
Antonio, Texas. She transitioned to the
industry side of POC working as Director of
Clinical Services at QAS, Inc. (an Inverness
Medical company). Most of her years in POC have
been spent in coagulation supporting
professionals and also patients self
testing. She has worked as a consultant in the
field of POC for development of medical devices,
regulatory guidance, technical writing and
presenting. Currently, she is working at Abbott
Point of Care in Field Support Services. Sheila
currently serves as a Faculty Advisor for the
AACC CPOCT Point of Care Specialist Certificate
program and is also working on a CLSI document
for Point of Care.Identify
regulatory agencies and understand basics of
implementation. |
