Episode Overview:

1. List 10 causes of Thrombocytopenia
2. List 6 causes of Thrombocytosis
3. Describe the presentation and treatment of HIT, ITP and TTP
4. Describe what causes an abnormal PT? What causes an abnormal PTT?
5. Describe the deficiency and management of Hemophilia A, Hemophilia B, and vWD
6. Describe the management of a major and minor bleed in hemophilia A
7. List 4 items in cryoprecipitate
8. List adjunctive therapies in DIC

Wisecracks:

• How do you differentiate coagulation disorders from platelet disorders?

• What is thrombocytopathy?

• What do INR and PTT test?

• What is DIC?