Approach to diagnostic studies, abnormal laboratory values, and prevention/treatment of Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS). In this episode we go over risk stratifying patients into low, intermediate, and high risk factors. We wrap up with key pearls to remember when you are managing TLS in the inpatient setting.
A basic clinical approach to ITP or Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. We discuss a case to help guide the framework of diagnosis and treatment of ITP.
In this episode we discuss, key components of effective goals of care conversations with patients using the REMAP approach. Topics include how to discuss prognoses, responding to emotions, and aligning with patient's values.
Discuss febrile neutropenia in a patient undergoing active chemotherapy. Define neutropenia and fever in the context of common pathogens associated with acute and chronic febrile neutropenia. A basic workup of a patient with febrile neutropenia and clinical pearls to wrap up the case presentation.
Discussed a case of new onset pancytopenia. Approach to the typical presentation, history/physical exam, and diagnostic work up for pancytopenia.
A practical approach to thrombocytopenia with a clinical framework to diagnosis and key management pearls.
Overview of normocytic and hemolytic anemia commonly encountered scenarios in the hospital. Approach to diagnostic studies, interpretation of laboratory values, and general management of this subtype of anemia.
An approach to diagnosing and managing common types of anemia in the hospital. Step by step process from gathering a history, performing a physical, to interpreting laboratory findings to evaluate a patient with anemia.
