Objectives

After participating in this educational activity, attendees should be able to:

From Dr. Richardson…

  1. Conclude when to suspect methemoglobinemia (metHb)
  2. Identify common exposures associated with metHb
  3. Review the treatment of metHb
  4. Recognize pop-culture references to “blue

From Dr. Luty…

  1. Recognize the clinical presentation of transient aplastic crisis (TAC) in patients with a shortened red blood cell lifespan
  2. Describe the pathophysiology behind TAC
  3. Identify clinical manifestations of Parvovirus B19 infection

Presenter(s): 
Matthew Richardson, MD
Chair, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
UMass Chan - Baystate

Joanna Luty, MD
Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
UMass Chan - Baystate

NameRoleFinancial Relationship DisclosuresDiscussion of
Unlabeled/Unapproved Uses of
Drugs/Devices in Presentation?
Dr. Matthew Richardson  SpeakerNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose    No
Dr. Joanna LutySpeakerNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose    No
    
Session date: 
09/15/2026 - 8:00am to 9:00am EDT
Location: 
Baystate Medical Center
United States
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  • 1.00 ACPE Contact Hours
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC Contact Hours
  • 1.00 APA American Psychological Association
    Baystate Health is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Baystate Health maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
  • 1.00 IPCE Credit Hour(s)
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