Title: IMla-Internal Medicine- Lab Medicine : Anemia; Demystifying Transfusion; Arterial Blood Gas: A Six Step Approach to Rapid Interpretation
Faculty: Kevin Ferentz M.D. , Sarah Dubbs M.D., F.A.A.E.M., F.A.C.E.P. Arshad Wani M.D.
Original Release Date: July 1, 2021 Expiration Date: July 1, 2024
TOPIC 1: Anemia.
Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: GL, COMP
- Develop a diagnostic strategy to ascertain the etiology of the anemia.
- Utilize the guidelines for diagnosing anemia in children and adults in terms of available testing.
- Develop a clinical approach to treating various anemias to include Iron Deficiency and “Anemia of Chronic Disease” due to infections, inflammatory dz’s, CKD, Malignancies, Cytokines, Interferons, TNF’s, etc.
- Describe the role of consultants in the evaluation and management of anemia.
TOPIC 2: Demystifying Transfusion.
Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: COMP
- Identify and anticipate which patients are at risk for transfusion complications.
- Recognize and manage transfusion complications.
- Outline options and indications for special blood products to be used for transfusion.
TOPIC 3: Arterial Blood Gas: A Six Step Approach to Rapid Interpretation.
Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: COMP
- Distinguish and determine the type of acid base disturbance – Acidosis and Alkalosis.
- Determine the anion gap and its role in defining and treating acid base disorders.
- Assess osmolal gap and urine anion gap.
- Develop the management of acid base disorders by a case based discussion.
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