How to interpret common blood tests such as FBC, U&E, LFT results as well as ABG interpretation. Furthermore we will give useful advice on how to present this information succinctly to an examiner in your ISCE station.
Interpretation of ABGs and common blood tests (2024)
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Summary
This teaching session is designed to equip medical professionals with the ability to interpret common blood tests, including Full Blood Count (FBC), Urea and Electrolytes (U&E), Liver Function Tests (LFT), and Arterial Blood Gas (ABG). Perfect your skills for presenting these results effectively, particularly for the intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Programme (ISCE) station. Don't miss this opportunity to leverage your knowledge and enhance your practice.
Learning objectives
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By the end of the session, learners will be able to accurately interpret the results of the following common blood tests: Full Blood Count (FBC), Urea and Electrolytes (U&E), and Liver Function Tests (LFT).
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Learners will be able to thoroughly understand and interpret Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) results, including deciphering changes in pH, pCO2, and HCO3- levels and assessing patient's acid-base status.
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Participants will be able to identify abnormal results in these common blood tests and understand the possible underlying causes, potential diagnoses, and implications for the patient's medical management.
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Learners will be capable of presenting the findings of these common blood tests and explaining their significance to various audiences, particularly in an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) context.
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By the end of the session, learners will be equipped with effective communication strategies to succinctly explain complex medical information, such as blood test results, to patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals.