Discussion Board for Ch. 15 p. 456 Clinical Case Study: Evaluating an abnormal CBC 1. Note that the platelet count is very low. How does this affect the patient? Discuss measures to protect him. 2. Note that the white blood cell count is abnormally low. With the second line of defense impaired‚ how should the first line of defense be protected? Roger‚ like many other cancer patients is suffering from thrombocytopenia‚ a condition in which a person’s blood has a remarkably low level of platelets.
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mentPHYSICAL ASSESSMENT Last September 16‚ 2011 at exactly 9 o’clock in the morning‚ we conducted a physical assessment to Patient X who is 12 years old. He was admitted last September 15‚ 2011 at 12:30 am due to edema on the right ankle. He is under Dr. Uy. Patient X was admitted per wheelchair with watcher. General Survey Patient X was lying on bed. He was awake and coherent and responsive to any kind of stimulus. He had an IVF of PNSS 1 liter at KVO rate infusing well at his left metacarpal
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Hematocrit Determination Learning Objectives 1. Understand the terms hematocrit‚ red blood cells‚ hemoglobin‚ buffy coat‚ anemia‚ and polycythemia. 2. Understand how the hematocrit (packed red blood cell volume) is determined. 3. Understand the implications of elevated or decreased hematocrit. 4. Understand the importance of proper disposal of laboratory material that comes into contact with blood. Data |Total height of blood column (mm)|Height of red blood cell layer (mm)|Height of buffy
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1. Introduction Zawadi Saidi‚ aged 22 years was a housewife‚ husband was unemployed. She lived in Utange area near Shanzu in Kilifi district. She was admitted in the labour ward at the Coast Provincial General Hospital on 6/4/2011 at 10.34PM as a referral from a private clinic. On admission‚ she was in poor general condition. She had laboured breathing and complained of headache‚ dizziness and palpitations‚ which had lasted about one week. Her parity was 3+0 gravida 4. Her last menstrual period
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Biology Unit 18- Assignment 4 Circulatory Disorders. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Overview Deep Vein Thrombosis‚ also known as DVT is a preventable circulatory disorder which occurs when a blood clot is formed in a deep vein‚ they usually develop in the lower leg‚ thigh‚ or pelvis‚ but can also occur in the arms. DVT can cause pain and swelling and can lead to complications such as a pulmonary embolism‚ however DVT is preventable and if diagnosed early treatable. How DVT forms (leg
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Blood Disorders Elizabeth Martinez HCA/240 December 19‚ 2010 Melvina Brandau Some blood disorders can be prevented while there are others that are out of a person’s hands and have to live with a blood disorder for a life time. It is essential to know the causes of hereditary disease and know how to treat them. It is also important to know what can be done to “cure” other blood disorders and what preventive measures need to be taken in order to stop history from repeating itself. Iron deficiency
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BACKGROUND OF HEALTH FACILTY (LA GENERAL HOSPITAL) La General Hospital was established in the year 1963 and accredited to a District Hospital status in the year 2004. It is the only government Health Institution overseeing the work of both Private and Quasi government Hospitals in the Sub-Metro. The La Sub-Metropolitan District is the politician name given to the following sub-metropolitan districts. (La‚ Teshie). A new municipality called Ledzokuku-Krowor was carved out of the Kpeshie sub metro
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Blood Disorders HCA 240 September 30‚2012 Vinod Sharma Blood Disorders There are several different blood disorders that an individual may experience in their lifetime. Blood disorders are diagnosed by family medical history‚ symptoms that the individual may be experiencing and the individual’s lifestyle. The three scenarios provided each blood disorder is very different. Amy has iron deficiency anemia whereas‚ Marcus has sickle cell trait-anemia and Richard is dealing with Thrombocytopenia
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Infectious mononucleosis is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). It is a double stranded DNA virus indistinguishable from other members of the herpes virus group. It get its’ name from the mononuclear (single nucleus) cells. It is also known as the "kissing disease"‚ because the most frequent mode of transmission is intimate salivary contact. It can also be transmitted from shared drinking and eating utensils‚ toothbrushes‚ etc. Mono is not likely to spread by aerosol (ex. sneezing) or fomites
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Gaucher Disease Gaucher is a rare‚ inherited metabolic disorder in which deficiency of the enzyme glucocerebrosidase results in the accumulation of harmful quantities of certain fats (lipids). It can have serious effects on numerous body organs including the liver‚ spleen‚ bones and central nervous system. Gaucher disease has three common clinical subtypes. Type 1‚ which is the most common form of the disease. Type 2‚ which typically begin within 3 months of birth‚ and Type 3‚ which can begin
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