Ryan Metcalf

Ryan Metcalf, section chief of transfusion medicine at University of Utah Health and lead author on platelet transfusion guidelines, joins Gregory Curfman to discuss essential transfusion strategies. They explore the debate between restrictive and liberal approaches, examining clinical outcomes like mortality and bleeding risks. Metcalf highlights how personalized care can impact decisions, advocating for a more therapeutic use of platelets rather than prophylactic. The conversation underscores the importance of evidence-based guidelines in enhancing patient safety and resource use.