211: CE: Hematology essentials: maximizing the value of the CBC

Sponsored by Antech. Head to dvm360 Flex and login or create a free CE account and claim your credit after listening to this episode.Program Description: In this case-based session, we will discuss the hematologic analysis of Mac, a critically ill Greyhound mix, as we dissect the details of his CBC and blood film review that decode an interesting twist to a cool case with a suspenseful ending.  Program Agenda: o   Introduce Mac’s caseo   Signalmento   Historyo   Presenting complaintso   PE findingso   Discuss hematology basicso   Sample qualityo   Sample collection tipso   Proper sampling handlingo   In-depth review of Mac’s CBC resultso   Anemia of inflammatory diseaseo   Inflammatory leukogramo   Bands as the hallmark of inflammationo   Glucocorticoid/stress leukogramo   Contrast with epinephrine leukogram patterno   Discuss blood film basicso   Importance of fresh blood film  o   Technical tipso   Basics of blood film reviewo   Discuss findings from Mac’s blood film reviewo   Toxic change in neutrophils to signify systemic inflammatory processo   Mastocythemiao   Review ACVIM retrospective study on mastocythemia in dogs and catsLearning Objectives: 1. Understand importance of sample quality and handling to accurate hematology results 2. Analyze each individual component of the CBC 3. Review leukogram patterns4. Correlate CBC data with key microscopic findings from the blood film review 5. Evaluate morphologic changes of neutrophils consistent with toxicity6. Learn clinical significance of mastocythemia7. Discuss ancillary diagnostics performed in response to key CBC changes