American Society of Hematology Guidelines
Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)
The ASH 2011 Clinical Practice Guideline on the Evaluation and Management of Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) was published in Blood on April 21, 2011. This guideline is an evidence-based analysis of the diagnosis and management of idiopathic thrombocytopenia (ITP) developed by a panel of specialists sponsored by ASH.
2011 Clinical Practice Guideline on the Evaluation and Management of Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)
ASH has developed a pocket-sized Quick Reference Guide to provide physicians with an easy reference tool for the ASH 2011 Clinical Practice Guideline on the Evaluation and Management of Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP).
To obtain hard copies of the new ITP Quick Reference Guide, please contact Patrick Irelan at pirelan@hematology.org.
Epoetin and Darbepoetin
"American Society of Hematology/American Society of Clinical Oncology 2010 clinical practice guideline update on the use of epoetin and darbepoetin"
The latest research and evidence-based clinical guidelines about the use of epoetin for the treatment of cancer-related anemia.
Other Guidelines
Red Blood Cell Transfusion
2012 Clinical Practice Guide on Red Blood Cell Transfusion
NEW ASH has developed a pocket-sized Quick Reference guide adapted in part from “Red Blood Cell Transfusion: A Clinical Practice Guideline from the AABB” Ann Intern Med. 2012;157:49-58.
Click the link to view and print your free copy. To obtain a hard copy of this new ASH pocket guide, contact Patrick Irelan at pirelan@hematology.org.
Anticoagulant Dosing and Management
2011 Clinical Practice Guide on Anticoagulant Dosing and Management of Anticoagulant-Associated Bleeding Complications in Adults
ASH has developed a pocket-sized Quick Reference guide adapted in part from The American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline on Antithrombotic and Thrombolytic Therapy (8th Edition).
To obtain a hard copy of this new ASH pocket guide, contact Patrick Irelan at pirelan@hematology.org.
Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
2009 Clinical Practice Guideline on the Evaluation and Management of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)
ASH has developed a pocket-sized Quick Reference based on The American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline on Antithrombotic and Thrombolytic Therapy (8th Edition).
A mobile download of the 2009 Clinical Practice Guideline on the Evaluation and Management of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) pocket guide is available. The HIT pocket guide download is currently accessible through the Apple Store for use on the iPhone and iPad, and Google Play for use on all Android devices. The Blackberry version is available from App World.
Antithrombotic and Thrombolytic Therapy
The American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-based Clinical Practice Guideline on Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis (9th Edition)
This guideline was prepared by the American College of Chest Physicians and was published online in the journal Chest in February 2012. ASH is providing a link to this guideline as a service to our members. Please note, the executive summary (including the recommendations), the introduction and the methodology sections of the guideline are available for download free of charge. The other chapters are available for download if you have a subscription to Chest or through various pay for view options. After twelve months, all chapters will be available free of charge.
von Willebrand Disease
"von Willebrand disease (VWD): evidence-based diagnosis and management guidelines, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Expert Panel report (USA)"
This guideline was prepared by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and was published online in the journal Haemophilia on February 29, 2008. ASH is providing a link to this guideline as a service to our members.
UPDATED2012 Clinical Practice Guideline on the Evaluation and Management of von Willebrand Disease
ASH provides a Quick Reference pocket guide, which summarizes the above guidelines. In 2012, the pocket guide was revised to include up-to-date information including a bleeding score.Click the link to view and print your free copy.
Stem Cell Research
"Guidelines for the Conduct of Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research"
This guideline was developed by the International Society for Stem Cell Research and is endorsed by ASH.
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