Hematology Emergencies

Hematology Emergencies
Presentation by Jack Lazerson, M.D.
Professor Emeritus
Department of Pediatrics
University of Nevada School of Medicine

Clinical emergencies: diagnosis and treatment
1. Clinical history including family history
2. Physical examination
3. Minimum laboratory evaluation

Common Disorders and Treatment

1. I.T.P.
2. Thrombocytopenia (non immune)
3. Thrombopathies
4. von Willebrand’s Disease
5. Coagulation Factor Deficiencies
6. Thrombosis


Thrombosis
Mechanism of Inhibitors:
Laboratory Assays:
Treatment
Advances in Blood Component Therapy

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Jack Lazerson, M.D.
Professor Emeritus
Department of Pediatrics
University of Nevada School of Medicine

Anemia

Red Blood Cell Transfusions
Erythropoietin
Stimulates
Minimum laboratory evaluation
Platelet Transfusions
Thrombocytopenia (non-immune)
Blood Coagulation Factors
von Willebrand’s Disorder
Apheresis

Hematology Emergencies

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Cancer Education Slides

Cancer Education Slides
from cancer.net

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
What is Cancer?
What is Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
What is the Function of Lymphocytes
What are the Types of CLL
What are the Risk Factors for CLL
What are the Symptoms of CLL
How is CLL Diagnosed
CLL Staging
Stage 0 CLL
Stage I CLL
Stage II CLL
Stage III CLL
Stage IV CLL
Risk Groups of CLL

European Staging System (Binet Classification)
How is CLL Treated?

* Treatment depends on the patient’s stage, risk status and overall health
* Watch and wait option: many people may not require treatment right away
* Chemotherapy
* Biologic therapy
* Radiation therapy
* More than one treatment may be used
* Use of drugs to kill cancer cells

CLL Treatment: Biologic Therapy
CLL Treatment: Radiation Therapy
Supportive Treatment for CLL
Current Research: Stem Cell Transplantation
Current Research: Other Areas
The Role of Clinical Trials for the Treatment of CLL
Clinical Trials: Patient Safety
Clinical Trials: Phases
Clinical Trials Resources
Coping with Side Effects

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White Blood Cell Disorders

White Blood Cell Disorders
Presentation by: Jonathan Ben-Ezra, M.D.
Professor of Pathology
MCV Campus of VCU

Topics covered

White Blood Cells
Granulocytes
Lymphocytes
Leukemia
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
Myelofibrosis
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Multiple Myeloma
Infectious Mononucleosis
Lymphomas
Diffuse vs. Follicular Lymphoma
Low grade NHL
Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
Follicular Lymphoma
High Grade NHL
Large Cell Lymphoma
Burkitt’s Lymphoma
Burkitt’s Lymphoma
Extranodal Marginal Zone B-cell Lymphoma of Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue (MALT)
Hodgkin Lymphoma

White Blood Cell Disorders

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