Program

I’ve Got Friends With Low Platelets - Andrew Herber, PA-C

November 13, 2022 from 12:00pm EDT to 12:50pm EDT

Description:

The following is a fast paced, cased based, and high energy presentation that reviews the management of thrombocytopenia in hospitalized patients.  Lecture includes review of multiple etiologies (including life threatening) of thrombocytopenia and their work up and management.  Presentation covers ITP, DIC, TTP, HIT, and other common causes of thrombocytopenia.  Presentation is evidence based and relies heavily on audience polling to drive home key concepts and maintains audience engaged throughout. 

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this session, the participant will be able to:

  1. Review evaluation of thrombocytopenia in hospitalized patients
  2. Perform workup and differential diagnosis of thrombocytopenia
  3. Review evidence-based recommendations on treatment of DIC, TTP, HIT, ITP, among others.

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