Complete Blood Count (CBC) Case - Lab Results Interpretation: Thrombocytopenia & Leukocytosis

Complete Blood Count (CBC) patient case with clinical learning points from Dr. Seheult. This video is from CBC Results Explained Clearly Course: https://www.medcram.com/courses/CBC-L...

In this course, renowned instructor Dr. Seheult concisely explains the key components of how to read a CBC including:

An understanding of each possible Complete Blood Count result: leukocytosis, leukopenia, anemia, polycythemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and thrombocytosis.

Initial management and treatment recommendations based on the CBC result - including blood transfusions and protocols for procedures

A breakdown of each component of the CBC: White Blood Cells (WBCs), Hemoglobin (Hgb), Hematocrit (Hct) (hemoglobin vs hematocrit), Platelets (Plt), and MCV.

Guidelines for when to order a CBC, the frequency to use for follow up labs, and tips for following serial CBCs

A clinical perspective of CBC nuances, pitfalls, and patterns

Quiz questions to reinforce core concepts and help you study

Join Dr. Seheult for the next video in this series at https://www.medcram.com/courses/CBC-L...

More videos to come on other lab tests: CMP, LFTs, Chem 7, basic metabolic panels, and more.

In this video, join Dr. Seheult as he works through a 60 year old male with an elevated WBC, Thrombocytopenia, and a variety of symptoms.

Instructor: Roger Seheult, MD
Co-Founder of MedCram.com
Clinical and Exam Preparation Instructor
Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine.

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