RIMS hosts CME on "Rational Use of Blood and Patient Blood Management"
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 20 2026:
The Department of Transfusion Medicine, RIMS, Imphal, in collaboration with the State Blood Transfusion Council, Manipur, organized a Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme on "Rational Use of Blood and Patient Blood Management" today at Banting Hall, RIMS, Imphal.
As per a press release, the programme was inaugurated by Professor G Sunil Kumar Sharma, Director, RIMS, Imphal, as the chief guest in the presence of Professor N Sanjib Singh, Medical Superintendent, RIMS Hospital and Professor L Rajesh Singh, Dean (Academics), RIMS as the functional president and guest of honour respectively.
The CME aimed to update healthcare professionals on evidence-based transfusion practices and patient-centered blood management.
Addressing the gathering, Professor Sharma emphasized the importance of rational blood use, ethical transfusion practices, and continued public support for voluntary blood donation.
He also highlighted RIMS' commitment to quality healthcare, including the acquisition of a plasma apheresis machine.
Expert resource persons from within and outside the State delivered lectures on patient blood management, rational use of blood components, bedside transfusion practices, dengue-related platelet transfusion, and relevant legal provisions.
The programme saw active participation from faculty members, residents, medical officers, and healthcare professionals, promoting safe and effective transfusion practices.




