Routine blood results explained /
Blann, Andrew D.,
Routine blood results explained / Andrew Blann. - Third revised edition. - 1 online resource (163 pages)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Cover; Prelims; Contents; Prefaces; Introduction; Part 1 Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Immunology; Chapter 1 The red blood cell; Chapter 2 The white blood cell; Chapter 3 Coagulation; Chapter 4 Blood transfusion; Chapter 5 Immunology; Part 2 Biochemistry; Chapter 6 Water, urea and electrolytes; Chapter 7 Investigation of renal function; Chapter 8 Investigation of liver function and plasma proteins; Chapter 9 Atherosclerosis and its risk factors; Chapter 10 Calcium, bone and musculoskeletal disease; Chapter 11 Investigation of thyroid function; Chapter 12 Blood gases and pH. Part 3 Case reportsChapter 13 Case reports in primary care; Chapter 14 Case reports in secondary care; Part 4 Appendices; Appendix 1:Special situations (pregnancy, the neonate, and the elderly); Appendix 2:Physiotherapy and podiatry; Appendix 3:Adult reference ranges; Index.
Now in its third edition, this essential handbook for nurses and allied health professionals gives clear, simple explanations of blood results, focusing on routinely requested investigations. There have been many changes since the second edition - from alterations in units (such as g/L for haemoglobin, rather than g/dL) to the merging of haematology with biochemistry, blood transfusion and immunology to form blood science. Accordingly, in this new edition there are more details of immunology, immunological diseases, and the blood tests involved. These changes reflect the new roles which nurses.
9781907830884 190783088X 9781905539888 (electronic bk.) 1905539886 (electronic bk.) 1299737587 (ebk.) 9781299737587 (ebk.)
505009 MIL
Blood--Analysis--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Hematology--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Blood--Analysis.
Reference values (Medicine)
Hematologic Tests--Case Reports.
Blood Chemical Analysis--Case Reports.
Reference Values--Case Reports.
Hematologic Tests
Blood Chemical Analysis
Reference Values
Sang--Analyse--Guides, manuels, etc.
Hématologie--Guides, manuels, etc.
Sang--Analyse.
Valeurs de référence (Médecine)
MEDICAL--Clinical Medicine.
SCIENCE--Chemistry--Clinical.
Blood--Analysis.
Hematology.
Electronic books.
Case Reports
Electronic books.
Case studies.
Handbooks and manuals.
Case studies.
Études de cas.
RB45.15
616.07561
2013 H-534 QY 400
Routine blood results explained / Andrew Blann. - Third revised edition. - 1 online resource (163 pages)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Cover; Prelims; Contents; Prefaces; Introduction; Part 1 Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Immunology; Chapter 1 The red blood cell; Chapter 2 The white blood cell; Chapter 3 Coagulation; Chapter 4 Blood transfusion; Chapter 5 Immunology; Part 2 Biochemistry; Chapter 6 Water, urea and electrolytes; Chapter 7 Investigation of renal function; Chapter 8 Investigation of liver function and plasma proteins; Chapter 9 Atherosclerosis and its risk factors; Chapter 10 Calcium, bone and musculoskeletal disease; Chapter 11 Investigation of thyroid function; Chapter 12 Blood gases and pH. Part 3 Case reportsChapter 13 Case reports in primary care; Chapter 14 Case reports in secondary care; Part 4 Appendices; Appendix 1:Special situations (pregnancy, the neonate, and the elderly); Appendix 2:Physiotherapy and podiatry; Appendix 3:Adult reference ranges; Index.
Now in its third edition, this essential handbook for nurses and allied health professionals gives clear, simple explanations of blood results, focusing on routinely requested investigations. There have been many changes since the second edition - from alterations in units (such as g/L for haemoglobin, rather than g/dL) to the merging of haematology with biochemistry, blood transfusion and immunology to form blood science. Accordingly, in this new edition there are more details of immunology, immunological diseases, and the blood tests involved. These changes reflect the new roles which nurses.
9781907830884 190783088X 9781905539888 (electronic bk.) 1905539886 (electronic bk.) 1299737587 (ebk.) 9781299737587 (ebk.)
505009 MIL
Blood--Analysis--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Hematology--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Blood--Analysis.
Reference values (Medicine)
Hematologic Tests--Case Reports.
Blood Chemical Analysis--Case Reports.
Reference Values--Case Reports.
Hematologic Tests
Blood Chemical Analysis
Reference Values
Sang--Analyse--Guides, manuels, etc.
Hématologie--Guides, manuels, etc.
Sang--Analyse.
Valeurs de référence (Médecine)
MEDICAL--Clinical Medicine.
SCIENCE--Chemistry--Clinical.
Blood--Analysis.
Hematology.
Electronic books.
Case Reports
Electronic books.
Case studies.
Handbooks and manuals.
Case studies.
Études de cas.
RB45.15
616.07561
2013 H-534 QY 400