Behind the microscope- Hematological Emergencies

This week I traveled to Prince of Wales hospital and sat down at one of the biggest genomics/genetics laboratories in the country to talk to Rebecca. Dr Rebecca Walsh is a scientist, hematologist and genomisist (only a few of her titles!). Within the episode we discussed sickle cell crisis and what every ED staffer needs to know. We also discussed CAR-T cell therapy; currently a very hot topic. We also touched on febrile neutropenia, anaemia and pancytopenia. This episode will leave you with some key learning points from haematological emergencies. The episode finishes up with two cases that will have you in tears. CART-T cell therapy articles Chimeric Antigen Receptor Therapy- Journal 2018 Sickle Cell Article Sickle Cell Disease - Piel et al, 2017 life in the fast lane sickle-cell-crisis For anyone interested in supporting people with sickle cell there is a support advocacy group https://aussicklecelladvocacy.org Follow the EDJAM instagram @edjam_podcast