156: When the Body Rejects the Cure: Graft Verses Host Disease with Anthony RN

A transplant saves a life… but can also make the body attack itself. That's what Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD) does, and why nurses need to catch it early. You may have never seen it before, but this episode will tell you what it looks like at the bedside and the early clues you can’t afford to miss.

Through a real patient case, Anthony, RN explains why GVHD is easy to overlook, how to think through common differentials, and what matters most when it comes to helping patients stabilize and recover.

Topics discussed in this episode:

1. CCOT's rapid response model
2. The patient’s condition weeks after allogenic transplant
3. Anthony's assessment and what raised red flags
4. Why early symptoms can get misread or minimized
5. How Graft Versus Host Disease develops
6. Why emotional support is crucial to recovery
7. Acute vs. chronic Graft Versus Host Disease
8. Important early clues of Graft Versus Host Disease
9. Priority interventions for Graft Versus Host Disease
10. How Anthony’s app can help bedside nurses

You can connect with Anthony or learn more about his apps here:

https://thehumblenurse.com/

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