How to Interpret a CBC

How to Interpret a CBC | Hematology

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► THIS VIDEO will provide a comprehensive overview of essential investigations in hematology, specifically tailored for medical students 🩸💉. We will delve into the various aspects of blood analysis, from understanding blood counts to interpreting abnormalities.
In this lecture, we focus on three primary components within the blood count: Red cell count and hemoglobin levels 📊🩸, White cell counts, including total and individual counts 📊🦠 and Platelet count and its significance 📊🔬.
We owe a debt of gratitude to automated blood counters like the Coulter counter, which have revolutionized hematology by providing rapid and detailed information about millions of cells 🙏🔍
The lecture begins with an exploration of normal red cell counts, ranging between 4-6 x 10^12 cells per liter, and the subtle gender-related differences that exist in these values. Furthermore, we delve into the importance of mean cell volume (MCV) in diagnosing various types of anemia based on red cell size 🔍🧬
Next, we explore white cell counts, which are comparatively fewer than red cells, and their relevance in diagnosing conditions such as leukopenia and leukocytosis 🦠🧫
We also discuss platelet counts and their critical role in assessing bleeding and clotting disorders, including thrombocytopenia and thrombocytosis 🩸🩺
The lecture emphasizes the significance of blood films, which allow for a detailed examination of different blood cell types under a microscope, aiding in diagnosing various blood diseases 📸🔬
The video further explains blood clotting tests, including the activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) and prothrombin time (PT), which help assess a patient's coagulation status ⏳🩸
For a more in-depth understanding, we explore bone marrow examinations, both aspirates and trephine biopsies, and how they offer distinct insights into the bone marrow's cellular composition and architecture 🔬🦴
As genetics play an increasingly crucial role in hematology, the lecture discusses genetic analysis, including karyotypes and mutational analysis, which are essential for diagnosing and managing hematological malignancies 🧬🔍
Join us in this informative journey through the world of hematology, a field where precise analysis can make a life-changing difference 📚💪
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Your lecturer is Prof. Paul Moss. He is Professor of Hematology and Head of the School of Cancer Sciences at the University of Birmingham. He studied Medical Science at the University of Cambridge. Later on he was a fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists. His research is primarily focused on cancer cell biology, clinical trials and tumor immunology. 🩺
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Chapters:
00:00 Overview of Hematology Investigations
00:14 The Importance of Blood Count
01:09 Automated Blood Counters
01:44 Red Cell Count and Hemoglobin
02:57 Mean Cell Volume (MCV) and Its Significance
04:12 Exploring White Cell Counts
04:29 Leukopenia and Leukocytosis
05:09 Platelet Count and Its Role
05:52 Blood Films and Their Importance
06:46 Coagulation Tests
07:34 Bone Marrow Examinations: Aspirates and Trephine Biopsies
10:13 Genetic Analysis in Hematology