Medical Training AIBone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy
You'll be able to plan, perform, and troubleshoot a bone marrow aspiration and trephine biopsy from site selection through specimen handling.
What this track covers
This track covers posterior iliac crest bone marrow aspiration and trephine biopsy, including indications, contraindications, landmark identification, and specimen preparation for pathology and flow cytometry. It's built for clinicians who perform or supervise the procedure and want a structured way to review technique and edge cases before and after they're in the room with a patient.
What you will practice
- Identify indications and contraindications before proceeding with a bone marrow procedure
- Locate the posterior iliac crest and confirm landmarks on a patient
- Sequence needle insertion, aspiration, and repositioning for trephine biopsy
- Recognize and manage a dry tap or inadequate specimen
- Prepare and label smears, touch preps, and flow cytometry samples correctly
Simulator scenario
A timed case where the virtual patient has a suspected hematologic malignancy, requiring the clinician to assess coagulation status, select a site, and talk through the procedure and specimen handling plan.
Board question topics
- Indications and contraindications for bone marrow sampling
- Posterior iliac crest anatomy and landmarks
- Specimen handling and adequacy criteria
- Managing procedural complications and dry taps
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