Blood transfusions save lives — but they’re never as simple as hanging a bag. In this episode of Clinical Adventurer, we break down what every nurse needs to know about transfusions: from how blood components are collected and why they’re used, to the critical safety steps that protect patients. We’ll cover ABO and Rh compatibility, pre-transfusion testing, and monitoring — plus how to spot and manage complications like acute hemolytic reactions before they become deadly. This is practical, no-fluff knowledge to strengthen your transfusion practice at the bedside.

ACE inhibitors and ARBs — you see them on med lists all the time, but do you really know how they work and what to watch for? In this episode of Clinical Adventurer, we breakdown how these two drug classes target the RAAS to lower blood pressure, reduce afterload, and promote fluid balance. You’ll learn how their mechanisms differ, why ACE inhibitors can trigger that infamous cough and angioedema, and whatnursing actions matter most at the bedside. This is the practical pharmacology you need for safer med administration and better patient teaching.

Peripheral IVs might seem routine — but when things go wrong, they can go wrong fast. In this episode of Clinical Adventurer, we break down the five major complications ofIV therapy: infiltration, extravasation, infection, phlebitis, andhypersensitivity reactions. You’ll learn how to spot them early, prevent them before they start, and manage them effectively when they happen. This is the practical, bedside knowledge that helps you protect your patients and sharpenyour clinical skills.

In this powerful episode of Clinical Adventurer, we connect case study to clinical science as we explore how chronic alcohol use wreaks havoc on the blood. Meet Mr. Waiani, aveteran whose fatigue and easy bruising reveal alcohol-induced macrocytic anemia and thrombocytopenia — and learn how alcohol directly and indirectly damages bone marrow, red cells, white cells, and platelets. We’ll break down how these changes increase bleeding risk, impair immunity, and why many complications can be reversed with the right intervention. This is essential knowledge for recognizing and managing alcohol’s hidden toll on hematology

In this episode, we break down what’s really happening when your body turns up the heat. Discover how fever isn’t just an annoying symptom — it’s a powerful defense strategy.We’ll explore how invading pathogens trigger immune cells to sound the alarm, how your brain responds by resetting your body’s thermostat, and why that rise in temperature helps stop infections in their tracks while supercharging your immune system. No fluff — just the science behind fever and why it matters at the bedside.