<description>&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Topics discussed in this episode:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;CCOT's rapid response model&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;The patient’s condition weeks after allogenic transplant&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Anthony's assessment and what raised red flags&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Why early symptoms can get misread or minimized&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;How Graft Versus Host Disease develops&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Why emotional support is crucial to recovery&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Acute vs. chronic Graft Versus Host Disease&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Important early clues of Graft Versus Host Disease&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Priority interventions for Graft Versus Host Disease&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;How Anthony’s app can help bedside nurses&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can connect with Anthony or learn more about his apps here:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;a href="https://thehumblenurse.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://thehumblenurse.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mentioned in this episode:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;CONNECT
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Rapid Response RN

Sarah Lorenzini

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

FEB 13, 202627 MIN
Rapid Response RN

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

FEB 13, 202627 MIN

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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:CCOT's rapid response modelThe patient’s condition weeks after allogenic transplantAnthony's assessment and what raised red flagsWhy early symptoms can get misread or minimizedHow Graft Versus Host Disease developsWhy emotional support is crucial to recoveryAcute vs. chronic Graft Versus Host DiseaseImportant early clues of Graft Versus Host DiseasePriority interventions for Graft Versus Host DiseaseHow Anthony’s app can help bedside nursesYou can connect with Anthony or learn more about his apps here:https://thehumblenurse.com/Mentioned in this episode:CONNECT 📸 Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapidresponsern/ 📚 Check out my course: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/learnmore 🧑‍💻Check out my website: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/ 📬 Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/login 🎁 Affiliation and discounts: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/therapidresponsern ✅ Earn CE’s for listening to podcasts through RNegade: https://rnegade.thinkific.com/?ref=d9d541 SAY THANKS 💜Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/rapid-response-rn/id1535997752 💚Leave a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/55LQqeDg6XFeixvZLEp4xE ⏱️ To get the FREE Rapid Response RN Assessment Guide and the coupon code for $10 off the cost of the course, message Sarah on Instagram @TheRapidResponseRN and type the word PODCAST! This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com Rapid Response Academy Winter 2026 Cohorthttps://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/rra