Intro to hematology: 1) Hematology is the study of the blood including what it looks like (morphology) and diseases. 2) The most frequently performed hematologic lab test is the CBC or complete blood count. a) White Blood Cell Count (WBC) count b) Red Blood Cell Count (RBS) count c) Platelet count d) Hemoglobin (Hgb) e) Hematocrit (Hct) f) Differential WBC count g) RBC indices 3) Hemoglobin is a major component of RBC’s and it transports O2 to the tissues and carries CO2 from them back
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HEMATOLOGY REVIEWER ANEMIA Anemia: decrease in the number of RBCs‚ Hb content‚ or Hct content below the lower limit of the normal range for the age and sex of the individual Pediatric Anemia A. Hemolytic Anemia: there is premature destruction of RBCs 1. Hereditary Spherocytosis: most common inherited abnormality of RBC membrane; defect in ankyrin‚ band 3 or spectrin proteins surface area deficiency leading to spherocytosis 2. Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency: defect in PKLR gene PK cannot convert phosphoenolpyruvate
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GI Terminologies Visceral pain; dull poorly localized pain Somatic pain; sharp pain‚ well localized Referred pain; pain experience at a distance from disease process Fetor hepaticus; sweet fecal odor caused by hepatic failure Feculent breath; foul fecal odor caused by severe bowel obstruction Severe halitosis; foul breath odor can be caused by poor dental hygience or neoplasms or esophagus and stomach Jaundice; yellowish discoloration of skin caused by high bilirubin level associated with
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The global hematology market is estimated to grow at a lower CAGR in developed countries; however‚ it is expected to witness high growth in emerging countries such as China‚ India‚ and Brazil in the next five years. The growth of the Hematology analyzers and Reagents market is driven by factors such as increasing adoption of automated hematology instruments by diagnostics laboratories‚ growing development of the high throughput hematology analyzers‚ integration of basic flow-cytometry techniques
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fields. In this discussion‚ I will talk about the Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses including their purpose and vision‚ describe why I chose this organization‚ and discuss the importance of professional organizations to the nursing practice. The Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON) is an organization dedicated to nurses and other healthcare professionals who specialize in pediatric hematology/oncology. The organization’s purpose is to provide support and assist
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Assignment Hematology and normal biochemical parameters of Hamster‚ Gerbil and Cat HEMATOLOGY AND NORMAL BIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF HAMSTER |S.No |Parameter |Value | |1 |Glucose |3.61- 4.07
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The Importance Paulo Coelho explained‚ “Why is patience so important?" "Because it makes us pay attention.” Being patient and attention to detail are few of many characteristics that are essential to being a proficient healthcare provider. Healthcare providers have a very important job and these characteristics correspond to one another in everyday actions. I always thought of myself as a very patient person and while working at a daycare realized that along with patience came the importance of
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Yusuf Egal Mrs. Park English IV-4th Period 10 September 2012 Name and Identity The importance of name and identity in this novel is far more drastic than a reader could understand. A name has so much meaning that many people are not able to fathom it. A simple name change does not alter the fabric of a person. The changing of a name symbolizes the double identity of Gogol. In Lahiri’s novel‚ the main character fights an identity crisis because of his highly unusual name. Gogol struggles between
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Monica Jorge‚ 3622098 Youthalyn Mair-Pryce‚ 3622089 Reviewed by: Gabriela Bacigalupo‚ 1099953 Monica Jorge‚ 3622098 Youthalyn Mair-Pryce‚ 3622089 ACG 4651 – Fall 2013 Section 04 September 17‚ 2013 – Case #1: The importance of being independent (by Deloitte) Discussion Questions One of the key roles of the external auditor is to protect the interest of the public. To achieve this‚ it is important for the public to trust and have confidence in the work of an auditor
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THE IMPORTANCE OF INFORMERS IN THE INVESTIGATION OF CORRUPTION BY RAJESH CHINTHAMBI 2014 REGISTRATION ASSIGNMENT 2 INTELLIGENCE IV (INL401F) TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic page 1. Introduction 3 2. Definitions 4 2.1 Forensic investigation 4 2.2 Criminal investigation 4 2.3 Surveillance 4 2.4 Suspect 4 2.5 Information 5 2.6 Crime Intelligence 5 2.7 Informer
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