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Welcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! In this episode, we explore Platelet Disorders, breaking down the essential concepts and clinical applications. We will discuss Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT), focusing on its pathophysiology and management. Learn about Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APLS) and its role in thrombosis and pregnancy complications. We’ll also cover Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC), including its triggers and treatment strategies, and Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), with an emphasis on its pediatric presentations. Dive into Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) and its life-threatening manifestations, Von Willebrand Disease (vWD) as the most common inherited bleeding disorder, and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), highlighting its diagnostic approach and treatment. Enjoy the podcast, and please support us below!

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Welcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! In this episode, we dive into blood transfusions, breaking down the essential components and clinical uses. We will discuss packed red blood cell transfusions (PRBC) for anemia management, platelet transfusions for thrombocytopenia and bleeding risk, and the role of Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) transfusions in reversing anticoagulation or treating coagulopathies. You will also learn about Prothrombin Complex Concentrate (PCC) transfusions for rapid anticoagulant reversal, Cryoprecipitate Transfusions for fibrinogen replacement, and how to manage complications like transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI). Lastly, we will tackle the massive transfusion protocol (MTP), also known as a Code Crimson, highlighting its life-saving importance in critical care settings. Enjoy the podcast, and please support us below!

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Welcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! This episode dives into Macrocytic Anemia. During this discussion, we will review B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency Anemia, and Non-Megaloblastic Anemia. We have three cases we will be working through, so please listen along and see if you can figure out these cases. Enjoy the podcast, and be sure to support us below!

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