Transfusions

The Difference between a Type and Screen and a Crossmatch. Go and sign the consent form with the patient. Here is a sample consent form, the hospital has specific forms to order. Don’t give two units when one unit will do. Each unit of packed red blood cells...

What are Polymorphonuclear Leukocytes?

“Polymorphonuclear leukocyte: A type of immune cell that has granules (small particles) with enzymes that are released during infections, allergic reactions, and asthma. Neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils are polymorphonuclear leukocytes. A...

Central Pontine Myelinolysis

Central Pontine Myelinolysis  is also called Osmotic demyelination syndrome. https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000775.htm “The most common cause of central pontine myelinolysis is a quick change in the body’s sodium levels. This most often...