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BMM West 2026

Bleeding Management Masterclass West 2026

April 25, 2026 • Canmore, Alberta

An intensive one-day masterclass bringing clinicians together to standardize evidence-based management of bleeding in trauma and surgical care. Sessions cover the use of factor concentrates, point-of-care testing, and transfusion protocols in practice.

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2025 Highlights

Test Your Knowledge

Treat The Bleed

Daily Challenge
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HOT TOPICS & TRENDS

Learning Objectives

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Venue

Location

The Gem Event Centre
900A Harvie Heights Rd
Bighorn No. 8, AB T1W 2W2
Full Day Curriculum

Program

This comprehensive program addresses bleeding management across the full continuum of care, following a clinical pathway from system readiness and early hemorrhage response through indication-specific bleeding scenarios, grounded in evidence, guidelines, and real-world practice

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Event Logistics

Masterclass Venue

The Gem
900A Harvie Heights Rd, Canmore
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Accommodation

The Malcolm Hotel
321 Spring Creek Dr, Canmore
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Shuttle Service

Depart from hotel: 7:30 AM
Depart from venue: 4:30 PM

Parking

Free self-parking
available at the venue

April 25, 2026

Schedule

Session 1: System Readiness & Early Hemorrhage Response

7:45 - 8:15 AM
Registration & Breakfast
8:15 - 8:25 AM
Welcome & Introductions
Dr. Joshua Nicholas, Dr. Bryan Tordon
8:25 - 9:10 AM
Western Canada: MHP Provincial Data and Updates
Led by Dr. Bryan Tordon. Updates from Alberta, British Columbia and Manitoba
9:10 - 9:55 AM
Pre-Hospital Hemorrhage Management: STARS, Whole Blood, and Lyophilized Plasma
Dr. Eddie Chang
9:55 - 10:15 AM
Coffee Break & Group Photo
10:15 - 11:00 AM
Non-Surgical Bleeding: Anticoagulant and Antiplatelet Management
Dr. Ryan Zarychanski
RELATED TTB Module
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11:00 - 11:45 AM
Dosing and Logistics of Hemostatic Factor Concentrates in Bleeding Management
Dr. Sakara Hutspardol
11:45 - 12:45 PM
Lunch

Session 2: Indication-Specific & Complex Bleeding Management

12:45 - 1:30 PM
Plasma vs. Factor Concentrates: Where Are We Heading?
Dr. Joshua Nicholas
1:30 - 2:00 PM
Cardiac Surgery: What Current Bleeding Algorithms Tell Us & TACS-2?
Dr. Keyvan Karkouti
RELATED TTB Module
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2:00 - 2:30 PM
Panel Discussion: Translating Evidence into Practice
Led by Dr. Jeannie Callum
2:30 - 2:45 PM
Coffee Break
2:45 - 3:30 PM
Post-Partum Hemorrhage: National Consensus Across Care Settings
Dr. Lauren Crosby
RELATED TTB Lecture
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3:30 - 4:15 PM
Management of Preprocedural Coagulopathy in Liver Failure Patients
Dr. Jacquie Trudeau
4:15 - 4:30 PM
Closing Remarks & Key Takeaways
Dr. Joshua Nicholas, Dr. Bryan Tordon
Our Impact

Ongoing Initiatives

The Bleeding Management Masterclass series has catalyzed multiple initiatives aimed at improving acute bleeding care, standardizing protocols, and advancing professional education across Canada.

Active Initiatives

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Active Working Group

Blood Bank Talks

Quarterly discussions connecting Blood Bank leaders and experts.

By Blood Bank leaders across Canada
Seeking Input

National Consensus on Postpartum Hemorrhage Management

Developing standardized guidelines for PPH management across Canadian care settings

Led by Dr. Ron George and team
Future Outlook

Canadian Prehospital Transfusion Summit

Advancing prehospital transfusion practices including whole blood and lyophilized plasma protocols

Led by Dr. Brodie Nolan and Dr. Mike Peddle
In Development

Algorithmic Protocol for DOAC-Related Bleeding Management

Standardized clinical algorithms for DOAC-related bleeding complications and reversal strategies

Organizing Committee in Formation