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Blood Bank Guy Essentials Podcast

by Joe Chaffin, MD

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Latest episodes

106CE: Essentials of HDFN with Jen Andrews and Molly Sherwood

October 5, 2026 · 60 min

CE episode! Hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) feels intimidating to learners because it sits at the intersection of blood banking, obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine, and pediatrics. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Jen…
105CE: What's So Scary About Obstetric Hemorrhage? with Kerry O'Brien

April 29, 2026 · 58 min

CE episode! This episode explores the recognition and management of obstetric hemorrhage, with a focus on real-world, high-stakes scenarios that can evolve rapidly and unexpectedly. Through practical, evidence-based discussion, it…
104: Essentials of Transfusion Support in HPC Transplant with Brian Adkins

September 11, 2024 · 58 min

Hematopoietic progenitor cell (HPC) transplant continues to be used in more and more situations. In this episode, Dr. Brian Adkins outlines the many issues surrounding transfusion support in HPC transplant patients (yes, including the…
103: Glaucomflecken! with Will and Kristin Flanary

August 11, 2023 · 48 min

Dr. Will Flanary is an ophthalmologist and stand-up comic who moonlights as the hilarious "Dr. Glaucomflecken" on social media. The Glaucomflecken videos have earned him an enormous worldwide following, as he has gently parodied physicians…
102CE: Learn to Speak "Reference Lab" with Jan Hamilton

June 23, 2023 · 59 min

Understanding reference lab techniques like adsorption, elution, and enzymes feels like learning a new language! Jan Hamilton is here with an incredible teaching interview to help you learn to speak "reference lab." Continuing education…

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101CE: Look Before You Leap with Rich Haspel

May 5, 2023 · 54 min

Advances in the practice of Transfusion Medicine happen regularly, and it can be difficult for both learners and those with more experience to keep up with the latest information. Further, many learners (and more "seasoned" types!) lack…
100CE: Pearls of Wisdom

March 29, 2023 · 1 hr 1 min

To celebrate the 100th episode of Blood Bank Guy Essentials, Dr. Chaffin invites multiple previous guests (plus one brand new one!) to share brief "Pearls of Wisdom" with you. Learners of every level are sure to find Transfusion Medicine…
099: Rh Immune Globulin (Teaching Episode)

February 1, 2023 · 54 min

Rh Immune Globulin prevents at-risk moms from making anti-D, but calculating proper dose can be challenging. In fact, numerous reports have suggested that we mess this up a lot! This episode is a teaching session with me and one of the…
098CE: "Simply REDS" with Steve Kleinman and Cassandra Josephson

July 18, 2022 · 57 min

If a research project has been going on for over 30 years, you would think it's probably pretty good, right? Well, that's how long the REDS research project, sponsored by the US National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has been…
097CE: Acute Normovolemic Hemodilution (ANH) with Steve Frank

June 29, 2022 · 49 min

For decades, medical personnel have been aware of the technique of "Acute Normovolemic Hemodilution (ANH)," the collection of blood immediately before surgery followed by infusion near the end. Dr. Steve Frank and his colleagues in the…
096CE: Navigating Blood Shortages with Claudia Cohn

March 30, 2022 · 55 min

Blood shortages happen, but the one associated with COVID-19 is unique (and severe!). AABB Chief Medical Officer Dr. Claudia Cohn explains why and gives practical survival tips. Continuing education for this episode has EXPIRED. See…
095CE: What is Liquid Plasma? with Chris Gresens

March 9, 2022 · 54 min

Plasma product names are confusing, but few are as misunderstood as Liquid Plasma. Dr. Chris Gresens explains why LP might be perfect for your transfusion service. Continuing education for this episode has EXPIRED. See BBGuy.org/CE or…

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About the show

Dr. Joe Chaffin from the "Blood Bank Guy" website takes his light-hearted approach to a transfusion medicine interview show, discussing essential topics with educational leaders. You'll smile, have fun, and never EVER stop learning!