Anatomy of a CBC

Dissect the anatomy of complete blood count (CBC)! Explore how to better interpret the components of cbc, which are most important and how to use them in clinical practice. We discuss the differential, left shift, bandemia, RBC morphology, hemolysis and more! Anatomy of CBC PDF Handout There are only 3 backbone categories of the complete…

Dialysis Unzipped

Unzipping the ins & outs of dialysis labs, the types of dialysis, indications for emergent dialysis, treating resistant hypertension and so much more! Dialysis PDF Handout Hemodialysis (HD) What it is: Dialysis machine filters the blood and excess fluid for about 4hrs typically three days a week What you should ask: What kind of port…

Choosing Pain Meds – Opiates

Welcome to Part 1 of the ins and outs of choosing pain medications.  Explore how to choose between IV and PO narcotic pain meds, which opiate to use, how it works, the side effects, pseudoallergies and oh so much more!  Pain PDF Handout Purpose of pain = warning the body something is wrong. Pain is…