Hematologic

Hemophilia NCLEX Review Care Plans Nursing Study Guide on Hemophilia Hemophilia is a rare blood disorder characterized by prolonged clotting. It is usually an inherited condition affecting men. It is caused by inadequate amount of either the clotting factor VIII or factor IX. These clotting factors are blood proteins that …

Sepsis and Septic Shock Nursing Diagnosis Care Plan NCLEX Review Nursing Study Guide on Sepsis Sepsis is a serious medical condition wherein the presence of an infection triggers the body to respond by releasing excessive amounts of chemicals to fight the infection. This overwhelming response to the known or suspected …

Anemia of Chronic Disease Anemia is a condition in which your body does not have enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to your tissues. Symptoms: Fatigue weakness Pale skin Irregular or fast heart rate Shortness of Breath Chest pain Dizziness Headache Cognitive Problems Cold extremities Headache Nursing Diagnosis: …

Types of Blood Components: Whole Blood Provides all blood components, although clotting factors deteriorate if product is older than 24 hours Must be ABO compatible Comes in 500 mL volumes Give 20 mL/kg in children Packed Red Blood Cells Elevates HGB levels by 1 g/dl and HCT by 3% per …