Getting the Most Out of the Complete Blood Count – Cyndi Zarbano
- Faculty:
- Cyndi Zarbano
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 7 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
- Feb 16, 2017
Description
So much more than just the hemoglobin and hematocrit levels, the CBC provides a complete picture of all blood formed elements. In this session you will learn about the pathophysiology and differential diagnosis of a variety of conditions. Go beyond the numbers and finally understanding what is causing the abnormal findings.
OUTLINE
- Components of the CBC
- What do the Numbers Mean?
- Anemia
- Polycythemia
- Pearls of Wisdom
- Understanding Shifts to the Left & Right
- Using the Differential Clues
- Platelet Abnormalities
- Panic Values
OBJECTIVES
- Integrate Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, and Indices into a comprehensive assessment.
- Analyze a Complete Blood Count with Differential and discuss clinical applications.
- Explore the role of differentials assistance in determining differential diagnosis.
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Communicate the diagnosis and treatment of Platelet dysfunction and other coagulopathies.
Handouts
| Manual (1.24 MB) | 36 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Faculty
Cyndi Zarbano, MSN, BSN, CCRN, CEN, PCCN, CMSRN, CLNC Related seminars and products: 48
Clinical Review
Cyndi Zarbano, MSN, BSN, CCRN, CEN, PCCN, CMSRN, CLNC, has been a nurse for more than 25 years and a legal nurse consultant (LNC) for 12. Many of her cases in the last decade have been consulting and educating nurses who have gotten into trouble with the board of nursing and helping hem complete their corrective action stipulations. Medication errors and patient injury are a common cause of corrective action, license suspension and loss of license.
Cyndi’s clinical area of expertise has been in various intensive care/critical care roles, currently working for Mayo in Minnesota. She has been a national seminar speaker for over ten years speaking to diverse healthcare audiences throughout the country. During her presentations, she has earned the reputation of keeping attendees engaged with the use of current clinical knowledge, fascinating legal stories, and the interjection of nursing humor to keep it fun.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Cyndi Zarbano is the owner of Clinical Review Consultants. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Cyndi Zarbano has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.
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