Mastering Lab Interpretation from Sean G. Smith

Mastering Lab Interpretation Deciphering the Hidden Clues from Sean G. Smith

Faculty:Sean G. Smith

Duration:6 Hours 22 Minutes | Format:Audio and Video

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Outline:

Getting the Most Out of the CBC

• Identifying the Cause of Abnormal Findings
• Understanding the Significance of LFTs
• The Left Shift Explained
• Transfusions and Unplanned Complications

Beyond the “Basics” of the BMP

• When “Normal” Doesn’t Represent Homeostasis
• Important Implications for Patient Management
• Anticipated EKG Changes
• When to Watch and When to Treat

Liver Labs and Coagulation Complications

• CMP: Indications and Implications
• Master the Clotting Cascade
• Recognizing Life-threatening Complications
• Current Treatment Strategies
• The Right Lab Test for the Medication
• Managing DIC

Cardiac Labs: Time is Muscle!

• Integrating Findings into the Comprehensive Cardiac Assessment
• Oxygenation, Ventilation, Acid-Base Status and More
• Patient Monitoring Guidelines
• Optimizing Therapy

Preventing Endocrine Emergencies

• Responding to Critical Lab Findings
• Preventing Complications
• The Dangers of Insulin Replacement
• Patient Safety Considerations

ABGs: Identifying the Underlying Abnormality

• Interpretation: It’s Easier Than You Think!
• Treatment Strategies for Acidosis and Alkalosis
• Understanding the Body’s Compensatory Efforts

Preventing & Treating Infections

• Early Signs of Sepsis and Septic Shock
• Protocols: What Works and What’s Next
• Lumbar Puncture Indications

Identifying the Cause of Acute Renal Failure

• Critical Values: Creatinine, BUN, GFR Putting It All Together
• First Line Interventions

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Description:

The lab work you have been patiently waiting for comes back normal…yet you know something just isn’t right! Do you know how to decipher the hidden clues and prepare for possible complications? Do you wish you had more confidence in your interpretation skills?

Look beyond the numbers and finally understand what the values mean. Master lab interpretation with this cutting-edge program that will provide you with in-depth knowledge of the full spectrum of lab tests used today. Learn the hidden clues of labs, understand why they are ordered, discern the pathophysiology behind abnormal values, and anticipate the types of symptoms your patient will show as the values deteriorate or improve.

Gain the confidence you need to manage the next patient emergency.