Course Detail: WELL-9055 - Lab Interpretations: Anemias & Red Blood Cells
Barb Bancroft's approach to interpreting lab tests is a "must hear" for nurses in all areas and nurses at all levels. Each webinar is packed with a number of practical pearls that can be applied to your patients in the hospital, in the primary care facility, or in the ICU.
List the 6 substrates necessary to make Red Blood Cells.
Genes, iron, B12, folic acid, erythropoietin, thyroid hormone
Correlate each of the above with common clinical conditions.
Genes-hemoglobinopathiesIron-iron deficiency anemiaB12-megaloblastic anemiaErythropoietin-renal diseaseThyroid-hyper- and hypothyroidism
Discuss each of the above with current treatment regimens.
Hemoglobinopathies-supportive care; bone marrow transplantIron-iron treatment regimens; treat underlying causesB12-B12 replacement; treat underlying causesErythropoietin-ESAsThyroid-treatment of hyper- and hypothyroidism
This is a live event. Within 24 hours of the webinar, you will receive an email with a link to the session. All participants require internet access and an email address.
Class notes: Upon successful completion, participants will be awarded 2 continuing education contact hours for nurses, nursing home administrators, and respiratory care technicians.
Use discount code SAVE29 when registering for all four webinars in the Lab Interpretation series.
Use the name and address on file with your professional licensing agency when you register. After successfully completing the course, you'll get a certificate of completion by email and can sign in to the KCC Continuing Education site to print your certificate anytime.
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