HEMATOLOGY:
Clinical Application for Acute and Critical Care
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INTRODUCTION The hematopoietic, or blood system, is one of the most sophisticated systems in the human body. Hematologic disorders are a leading cause of admission, mortality and morbidity in the acute and critically ill patient population. Most hospitalized patients are at risk for either bleeding or clotting. Hematology pharmacology (anticoagulants, antiplatelets, thrombolytics and recombinant human activated protein C), when given appropriately and timely, have been shown to improve outcome and actually save lives. This seminar will offer the practicing clinician a comprehensive review of the physiology and assessment of the hematopoietic system. The function and pathologies related to red cells, white cells and platelets, and clinical application of the interpretation of the complete blood count and coagulation profiles will be outlined. The causes, assessment and treatment options for numerous pathologies will be reviewed as well as available evidence-based practice and clinical guidelines. Hematological disorders (clotting or bleeding) may be a primary
admission diagnosis or a complication of critical illness. This class will
be useful for all specialty areas and all levels of practice, from the
bedside to advanced practice, pediatrics to geriatrics, acute and critical
care, as well as emergency department clinicians.
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