Identify the hidden clues in both common and less frequently seen lab values. Gain critical thinking skills and proactively plan the course of care to optimize patient outcomes.
Objectives
- Analyze a CBC with Differential and discuss clinical applications.
- Interpret cardiac panel results in a suspected acute myocardial infarction.
- Analyze blood gases and pertinent clinical implications.
Outline
- 3 Lab Focus
- WBC’s
- CBC
- H&H
- Hemoglobin
- Platelets
- Hematocrit
- White Blood Cells
- Leukocyte Diagram
- Myeloid WBC’s
- Neutrophils
- Eosinophils
- Basophils
- Agranulocytes
- Monocytes
- B Lymphocytes
- Anemia
- Anemia by Blood Loss
- Decreased RBC Production
- Destruction of RBC’s
- HCT and Hgb
- Leukopenia
- Neutropenia
- Platelets
- Pathophysiology
- Angina
- Abnormal ABG’s
- Metabolic Acidosis
- Metabolic Alkalosis
- Respiratory Acidosis
- Respiratory Alkalosis
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