Cyndi Zarbano – Critical Care Lab Values: Interpreting the Data

Critical Care Lab Values: Interpreting the Data – Cyndi Zarbano

Identify the hidden clues in both common and less frequently seen lab values. Gain critical thinking skills and proactively plan the course of care to optimize patient outcomes.

Objectives

1. Analyze a CBC with Differential and discuss clinical applications.
2. Interpret cardiac panel results in a suspected acute myocardial infarction.
3. Analyze blood gases and pertinent clinical implications.

Outline

• 3 Lab Focus
• WBC’s
• CBC
• H&H
• Hemoglobin
• Platelets
• Hematocrit
• White Blood Cells
  • Leukocyte Diagram
• Myeloid WBC’s
  • Neutrophils
  • Eosinophils
  • Basophils
• Agranulocytes
  • Monocytes
  • B Lymphocytes
• Anemia
  • Anemia by Blood Loss
  • Decreased RBC Production
  • Destruction of RBC’s
• HCT and Hgb
• Leukopenia
• Neutropenia
• Platelets
• Pathophysiology
• Angina
• Abnormal ABG’s
  • Metabolic Acidosis
  • Metabolic Alkalosis
  • Respiratory Acidosis
  • Respiratory Alkalosis