Jan 29

Paraneoplastic Syndromes

Send us a textNinja Nerds!In this episode of the Ninja Nerd Podcast, Zach and Rob deliver a high-yield, case-based discussion on paraneoplastic syndromes, exploring how certain cancers cause systemic effects that extend beyond the primary tumor.We begin with SIADH in small-cell l ... Show More

1h 4m

Dec 17

Gynecological Cancers

Send us a textNinja Nerds!In this episode of the Ninja Nerd Podcast, Zach and Rob guide you through diagnosing, staging, and management of gynecological cancers using five high-yield, case-based discussions.We start with a 58-year-old postmenopausal woman presenting with abdomina ... Show More

30m 46s

Dec 4

Oncologic Emergencies

Send us a textNinja Nerds!In this episode of the Ninja Nerd Podcast, Zach and Rob deliver a high-yield, case-based breakdown of the most important oncologic emergencies that require rapid recognition and management.We begin with neutropenic fever, highlighting when to suspect it, ... Show More

44m 4s

Feb 2023

TIRBO #29: Understanding blood transfusion

A review of the basics of blood donation, storage, typing, screening, matching, and transfusion. Transfusion medicine series at Critical Concepts Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here!

21m 59s

Feb 2025

Ep 132: A 72-Year-Old with Fatigue and Dyspnea on Exertion

Today'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.<a href='https://accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=3095&sectionid=2 ... Show More

9m 11s

Nov 2024

First-line asciminib for chronic myeloid leukemia, a new risk score for clonal cytopenia, and genotyped D-positive blood transfusion in sickle cell anemia

In this week's episode we’ll learn more about the ASCEND study, which investigated first-line asciminib in chronic phase chronic myeloid leukemia; a new risk score for myeloid neoplasm transformation in patients with clonal cytopenia of undetermined significance; and use of RHD g ... Show More

21m 19s

Oct 2024

#161 Transfusion Thresholds and the MINT Trial: Beyond Journal Club with NEJM Group

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

29m 34s

Sep 2024

Episode 79: Transfusion reactions with Joe Chaffin

We discuss transfusion reactions, risks, and management, including infection, consent, TRALI, TACO, and hemolytic reactions—with Dr. Joe Chaffin (@bloodbankguy), the “Blood Bank Guy” and transfusion medicine specialist. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon ... Show More

55m 54s

Oct 16

Thalassemia in Pediatric Hematology

Join us for a vital conversation on thalassemia in pediatric hematology with Drs. Sujit Sheth and Ashutosh Lal. Thalassemia is one of the most common inherited blood disorders in children globally, especially in populations from the Mediterranean, Middle East, South Asia, and Afr ... Show More

19m 21s

Sep 2024

It's All in the Blood - G6PD

In this next episode, it might leave you feeling red in the face. We will dive into the world of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. A condition that can lead to hemolytic anemia, a condition where the red blood cells break down prematurely. We'll discuss the gen ... Show More

9m 15s

Sep 2024

It's All in the Blood - Hereditary Spherocytosis

In our upcoming hematology series, we'll delve into the fascinating world of genetic blood disorders. Our first episode will focus on Hereditary Spherocytosis (HS), a condition characterized by the production of abnormally shaped red blood cells resembling spheres instead of the ... Show More

9m 15s

Nov 2022

Episode 038: Hemophilia 101, Pt 3

In this episode, we discuss the acute management of the bleeding patient with hemophilia including factor replacement. Contents:- Factor replaceme ... Show More

27m 13s

Mar 2025

Journal Review in Trauma Surgery: Whole Blood Resuscitation in Trauma

Do you find yourself saying: “Hey, what’s the big idea with that newfangled whole blood in the refrigerator next to the trauma bay?” Like using whole blood but not sure why? Don’t like using whole blood but not sure why? Join us for a 30 minute power session in whole blood wher ... Show More

28m 49s

Blood Transfusions