EPISODE · Aug 6, 2024 · 27 MIN
Episode 11 - What is Blood ft. Erythrocytes | Haematopoiesis & Haematinics Overview
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What is blood (Baby don't hurt me)? Rejoice as we escape the land of coagulation and look at some of the questions we have all asked during our medical training- what is blood? Does everybody have blood? Why is there so much of it on this floor? Who are you and how did you get in here? Join us as we we answer all these questions and more this episode with a focus on red cells. Timestamps1:33 - Blood - What is it (good for)?3:49 - Differentiation of blood cells (my progenitors would be proud)6:29 - Where did blood come from? Where did blood go? Where did you come from cotton blood Joe?07:47- White cell summary is here. Basophils still a mystery.10:30 - Finally the red cell talk I've been waiting for12:07 - Four ingredients to make a red cell. Prep time 5 min, cleanup 120 days13:26 - Iron (in more detail than anyone could possibly want)16:34 - B12 and folate. Don't do nangs, kids (despite this bit here)21:28 - MCV - Why haematologists care about cell size (I mean it's more about how you use it)25:18 - Take home messages, predominantly nang basedSupport the showCheck out show notes, additional references and (sometimes) extra content at www.bloodyminded.com.au
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What is blood (Baby don't hurt me)? Rejoice as we escape the land of coagulation and look at some of the questions we have all asked during our medical training- what is blood? Does everybody have blood? Why is there so much of it on this floor? Who are you and how did you get in here? Join us as we we answer all these questions and more this episode with a focus on red cells. Timestamps 1:33 - Blood - What is it (good for)? 3:49 - Differentiation of blood cells (my progenitors would b...
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