Hematology

Hematology
By: Joyce Smith RN BSN
Introduction

* Red Blood Cell Disorders
* White Blood Cell Disorders
* Coagulation Disorders
* Clotting Factor Disorders

RBC Destruction
Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Crisis
Diagnostic Tests
Clinical Manifestations
Health History
Assess
General Management
Drug Therapy
Immunohemolytic Anemia
or Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
Immunohemolytic Anemia
or Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
Treatment
Vitamin B 12 Deficiency
Diagnostic Tests
Treatment
Folic Acid Deficiency
Food Sources
Clinical Manifestations
Treatment

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Hematological System

Hematological System
Presentation by:Joyce Smith RN BSN

Functions of Blood
Bone Marrow
Blood Components
Spleen
Lymph System
Liver
Normal Clotting Mechanism
Gerontological Considerations
Anticoagulants
Thrombolytic
Key Symptoms
Health History
Physical Assessment
Skin
Head & Neck
Respiratory
Cardiovascular
Renal & Urinary
Musculoskeletal
CNS
Psychosocial
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Reticulocyte Count
Hemoglobin Electrophoresis
Coombs’ Test
Serum Ferritin
Bleeding Time
Prothrombin Time
International Normalized Ratio
Partial Thromboplastin Time
Bone Marrow Aspiration
Nursing Responsibilities

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Coronary Artery Disease and Acute Myocardial Infarction

Coronary Artery Disease and Acute Myocardial Infarction
Presentation by: Joyce Smith RN, BSN

Coronary Artery Disease
Signs and Symptoms
Medical Treatment
Myocardial Infarction
Complications of an MI
Risk Factors
Causes
Assessment for Chest Pain
EKG Changes of an MI
Medical Treatment
Angioplasty
Nursing Interventions For MI
Cardiopulmonary Arrest
Objective Symptoms
Diagnostic Tests

* History
* Physical
* EKG
* Enzymes after emergency treatment
Implementation

* CPR
* ABC’s
* IV for administration of drugs
* ABG’s frequently
* Give Lidocaine, etc.
* Watch for hypoxia, arrythmias, acidosis, and hypokalemia
* Monitor labs
* Assess LOC, skin color, temp, pulses, seizures, pupil changes
* Observe for complications (rib fractures, tamponade, pneumothorax)
* Give emotional support to the family

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