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Chapter 1
Analyzing blood samples
Count on this chapter to master blood analysis. Learn the differential diagnoses based on data from complete blood count studies and the diagnostic utility of bone marrow studies.
4 Lessons
12:35 min
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Chapter 2
Classifying and diagnosing anemia
Get to the core of anemia in this chapter. You’ll master the morphological classification of anemias and learn to order the appropriate test.
12 Lessons
42:11 min
Classifying and diagnosing anemia intro
0:35 min
Categorizing anemias
2:43 min
Diagnosing microcytic hypochromic anemias
6:31 min
Recognizing normocytic normochromic anemias
3:11 min
Identifying macrocytic anemias
3:08 min
Diagnosing anemias due to bone marrow failure
4:52 min
Recognizing hemolytic anemias
3:54 min
Screening for membrane defects
3:57 min
Testing for enzyme defects
4:07 min
Identifying extracorpuscular defects
5:26 min
Assessing for hemoglobinopathies and thalassemias
3:47 min
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Chapter 3
Deciphering abnormalities on a pathology report
Pathologists frequently mention various poikilocytes and red cell inclusions when reporting on peripheral smears. What do they mean and how do you deal with them? Find out here.
4 Lessons
8:15 min
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Chapter 4
Diagnosing benign white blood cell (WBC) and platelet disorders
In this chapter, we’ll teach you the common differential diagnoses and how to order appropriate additional tests.
6 Lessons
19:51 min
Diagnosing benign white blood cell (WBC) and platelet disorders intro
0:32 min
Identifying leukocytosis and leukopenias
5:28 min
Diagnosing thrombocytopenias
6:09 min
Interpreting tests for thrombocytosis
2:25 min
Recognizing thrombocytopathias
5:17 min
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Chapter 5
Differentiating common hematologic malignancies
Know when something isn’t right. In this chapter, you’ll learn how to order the appropriate tests to screen for, and diagnose, common hematologic malignancies.
8 Lessons
23:36 min
Differentiating common hematologic malignancies intro
0:32 min
Diagnosing acute leukemias
5:20 min
Confirming chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
2:50 min
Identifying chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)
2:20 min
Detecting myelodysplastic syndrome
3:45 min
Recognizing monoclonal gammopathies
5:37 min
Diagnosing myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs)
3:12 min
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Chapter 6
Coagulation and assessment of hemostasis
In this chapter, you’ll learn how to order and interpret tests to assess hemostasis and platelet function, interpret a thromboelastograph, and explain the coagulation pathway.
6 Lessons
16:43 min
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Chapter 7
Pinpointing the cause of prolonged clotting
Learn how to use mixing studies to pinpoint the cause of prolonged PT / PTT and investigate bleeding in patients with normal PT / PTT.
7 Lessons
19:49 min
Pinpointing the cause of prolonged clotting intro
0:45 min
Interpreting the prothrombin time (PT) test
4:03 min
Interpreting the partial thromboplastin time (PTT) test
2:09 min
Making sense of a mixing study
4:07 min
Diagnosing inhibitors of coagulation
3:31 min
Managing a bleeding patient with normal PT and PTT
5:14 min
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Chapter 8
Managing coagulation disorders
The plot thickens as we cover special coagulation disorders. In this chapter, you’ll learn to assess for heparin induced thrombocytopenia, hemophilia, and von Willebrand disease.
6 Lessons
18:03 min
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Chapter 9
Managing thrombophilia
Learn to order appropriate tests to search for the cause of thrombophilia. You will also learn how to monitor the clinical effects of common antiplatelets and anticoagulants.
5 Lessons
14:28 min
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Chapter 10
Managing bleeding in coagulopathic patients
Got a coagulopathic patient with an episode of bleeding? In this chapter, you’ll learn to order the right tests, blood components, and medication to manage them effectively.
6 Lessons
10:14 min
Managing bleeding in coagulopathic patients intro
0:25 min
Ordering tests for bleeding coagulopathic patients
3:49 min
Choosing the right blood components
2:25 min
Selecting appropriate pharmaceuticals
2:59 min
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