Smear the Basics

David Le
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Educational review and approach of high-yield hematology/oncology topics for resident physicians in the inpatient setting

Episodes

  1. 05/03/2023

    Tumor Lysis Syndrome

    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.

    Tumor Lysis Syndrome

  2. 03/16/2023

    Immune thrombocytopenia

    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.

    Immune thrombocytopenia

  3. 02/21/2023

    Goals of Care

    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.

    Goals of Care

  4. 01/09/2023

    Febrile Neutropenia

    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.

    Febrile Neutropenia

  5. 12/04/2022

    Pancytopenia

    Discussed a case of new onset pancytopenia. Approach to the typical presentation, history/physical exam, and diagnostic work up for pancytopenia.

    Pancytopenia

  6. 11/03/2022

    Thrombocytopenia

    A practical approach to thrombocytopenia with a clinical framework to diagnosis and key management pearls.

    Thrombocytopenia

  7. 09/01/2022

    Normocytic and Hemolytic Anemias

    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.

    Normocytic and Hemolytic Anemias

  8. 07/08/2022

    Approach to 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.

    Approach to Anemia
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Educational review and approach of high-yield hematology/oncology topics for resident physicians in the inpatient setting

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  • Creator
    David Le
  • Years Active
    2023
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © David Le
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    Smear the Basics