Complete Normal Lab Values Reference Guide & Cheat Sheet
Knowing the different normal lab values is an important step in making an informed clinical …
Disorders of the Hematologic System
Anemia
Anemia is a condition in which the hemoglobin concentration is lower than normal.
9 Deep Vein Thrombosis Nursing Care Plans
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of DVT nursing care plans and nursing diagnoses, including common symptoms, nursing interventions, nursing management, and treatment options.
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) is a chronic respiratory disease common among crowded and poorly ventilated areas.
Hemophilia
Hemophilia results from mutations at the factor VIII or IX loci on the X chromosome and each occurs in mild, moderate, and severe forms.
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute glomerulonephritis (GN) comprises a specific set of renal diseases in which an immunologic mechanism triggers inflammation and proliferation of glomerular tissue that can result in damage to the basement membrane, mesangium, or capillary endothelium.
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), is a complex hematologic disorder that is characterized by a decrease in platelet count due to the immune system mistakenly attacking and destroying platelets. This can lead to a heightened risk of bleeding and purpura, or small red or purple spots on the skin, mucous membranes, or organs.
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Iron deficiency anemia occurs when the body lacks sufficient iron to produce an adequate amount of hemoglobin, the protein responsible for carrying oxygen in red blood cells. Iron deficiency anemia can lead to fatigue, weakness, pale skin, and other symptoms that affect the individual’s daily functioning and overall quality of life.
Thalassemia
The term thalassemia is applied to a variety of inherited blood disorders characterized by deficiencies in the rate of production of specific globin chains in hemoglobin.
Wilms Tumor (Nephroblastoma)
Wilms tumor is an adenosarcoma in the kidney region. It is the most common childhood abdominal malignancy.