TIRBO #29: Understanding blood transfusi...

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Send us Fan MailNinja Nerds!Welcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! In this episode, we dive into blood transfusions, breaking down the essential components and clinical uses. We will discuss packed red blood cell transfusions (PRBC) for anemia management, platelet t ... Show More

A central question in platelet transfusion is whether to follow a restrictive or liberal strategy in decisions about which patients should receive platelets. Author Ryan Metcalf, MD, University of Utah, discusses new clinical guidelines for platelet transfusion and more with JAMA ... Show More

<p>Today&apos;s patient is a woman who develops respiratory distress related to transfusion of red blood cells. Immunologic and non-immunologic complications of transfusion are discussed.</p><p><a href='https://accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=3095&amp;sectionid=2 ... Show More

In part two of the How I Treat Series on Transfusion Medicine Dr. Erica Wood interviews the "How I Manage Major Hemorrhage" author group: Drs. Jeannie Callium, Keyvan Karkouti, and Ron George.Find the full published review series in Volume 145 Issue 20 of Blood Journal. 

Can the MINT trial change how we treat anemia in acute MI? The largest trial of its kind compared liberal vs. restrictive transfusion strategies in patients with myocardial infarction.Sponsor: Freed is an AI scribe that listens and writes your note in < 30 seconds. Freed learns y ... Show More

Send us Fan MailNinja Nerds!Welcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! This episode dives into Normocytic Anemia, exploring the primary types, including Aplastic Anemia, Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH), G6PDH Deficiency, Hereditary Spherocytosis, Autoimmune He ... Show More

<p>In this week’s episode, we discuss the diagnostic criteria and risk stratification for myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML), building on our discussion from last week. Also, if you have not done so, please do check out our hemepath series to ensure y ... Show More

<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">In this episode, we break down the initial approach to the evaluation of a patient with a suspected bleeding disorder, particularly in regards to hemophilia, including standardized bleeding assessment tools, the basics of the coagulation ... Show More

Jami Fregeau, RN walks through rapid responses that nurses can (for the most part) manage independently. Hold on to your seat as we discuss equipment malfunctions and how to be prepared for when it happens to your patient.Use the promo code UMNG10 to get 10% off your order from S ... Show More

Send us Fan MailPremium Member Resources: https://ninjanerd.orgWelcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! In this episode, we discuss Cystic Kidney Disease. You'll learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for Cystic Kidney Disease. We'll discuss clinical ... Show More