Hematology is the study of blood in health and disease. Some problems that you probably know is red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, blood vessels, bone marrow, lymph nodes, spleen, and the proteins involved in bleeding and clotting. They are a medical doctor who applies their specialized knowledge to treat patients with blood conditions. This is important because if something is wrong with your blood it can affect you in a really negative way. There are also many different types of blood
The first department that I completed my check offs in was Hematology. I work in Hematology on a regular basis, but there were still things I learned by going through my check off sheet with the hematology supervisor. One of the first things I learned was the proper way to count a fluid on a hemacytometer. Recently our lab purchased two new Beckman DXH Hematology analyzers that believe it or not will do the cell count on a fluid for you. You can check the count on a hemacytometer if you want
I realize fellowship is only the beginning of a humble career, but I am ready to dedicate the rest of my career to this meaningful profession. My career path naturally takes me to Hematology/Oncology because of my passion for the patients, hardworking attitude, eagerness to learn new materials, emphasis on fundamentals with funds of knowledge in multi-disciplines including both medicine. During my residency, I had worked at Solid Tumor
III then takes 50ul of each screen cell and add it to the appropriate section... ... middle of paper ... ... really do not need not to mention the larger bill they are accumulating in the process. The coagulation department is included in the hematology department. I really like the Stago instruments we have. They are very easy to use and instrument maintenance is minimal and easily performed. The quality control and specimen testing are straightforward. The specimens need to be filled to the fill
After further analysis of case study 1, Ms. A is suffering is the most common type of anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia. Iron deficiency occurs when red blood cells (RBCs) is lower than normal in the body. The protein is answerable for carrying oxygen in the body’s tissues, which is important for body tissues and muscles to function successfully (Oxygen at altitude,2009). Short of sufficient iron the hemoglobin is not producing enough making someone become anemic, several causes can develop iron deficiency
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In the last 40 years, the emergence of bone marrow transplants as a therapeutic modality for fatal disease and as a curative option for individuals born with inherited disorders that carry limited life expectancy and poor quality of life (G). Over 4,500 hematopoietic stem cell [bone marrow] transplants performed on patients in the United States annually (H). Bone marrow transplants originally developed to allow the use of very high doses of cytotoxic drug treatments for malignancies, such as leukemia
Rasputin's Mad Monk Throughout Russian history, there were many individuals who captured the interests and curiosity of scholars both domestic and foreign, but one stands out as the most ambiguous. Grigori Yefimovitch Rasputin, the so- called "Mad Monk" or "Siberian Mystic Healer", has gained notoriety throughout the world for his astounding medical feats involving the stopping of the sometimes never ending bleeding of hemophiliacs. In the time of Rasputin, 1864-1916, there were no effective
diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma in April of 2008 when she was being worked up at her dentist for a toothache. X-rays performed revealed she had bone lesions in her zygomatic process and in her skull above her right eye. She was referred to Oncology Hematology Care for further work-up. A bone marrow biopsy revealed she had Multiple Myeloma. During the course of treatment the patient received Thalidomide, Revlimid, Velcade, Aredia, Zometa, and Decadron. Remission was achieved and the patient underwent
Did you know that every 2 seconds someone in the United States needs blood? Where does that blood come from? The American Red Cross, is a nonprofit humanitarian organization. It assists with disaster relief and provides emergency services to those in need. The American Red Cross has been around for aver 100 years and has come a long way in the process. The American Red Cross was founded on May 21, 1881 by Clara Barton. In the late 1850’s she moved to Washington, D.C. to work in the United States
Blood Transfusions were a huge step into the field of medicine. Blood transfusions are when someone receives blood through an IV into their own blood vessels. People are able to be kept alive for longer if not for good with this discovery. Once they figured out how blood circulated throughout the body, blood transfusions became the next step. The first transfusion was done in the mid-1600’s using animals. It was only a couple years after that when a transfusion was performed on an actual human, and
Imagine being married and having a beautiful healthy child. Do you think you would be happy? Now imagine being told that your child has being diagnosed with cancer and there is only one solution to saving your sick kid. How would you feel? Now, picture being told that the solution is creating a child in a different way, a way that is controversial in your own society; a way that goes against all your religious beliefs. Difficult to think about, right? Well the truth is, we do not know how it feels
Much of the blood needed for transfusions in Mississippi is shipped from nearby states as people in Mississippi do not usually donate enough to supply the demand for blood with in the state. The donated blood obviously goes to a multitude of patients in Mississippi; from people in car crashes, to cancer patients, to people sickle-cell disease, and many more. Every two seconds someone needs a blood transfusion only 10% of Americans who are able to donate blood actually do donate. Keep going with
II. SOURCE AND RELIABILITY: Patient alert and oriented to time place and person, reliable historian. III. REASON FOR SEEKING CARE (CC): 38 y/o female c/o abdominal pain throughout the entire abdominal cavity, states she has always had abdominal discomfort, but the past 3 days’ pain has become unbearable. Describes pain as a burning churning through out 8/10. Pain intermittent c/o of sour stomach after meals accompanied by nausea, denies vomiting, diarrhea or anorexia, last bowel movement 4 days
INTRODUCTION Before starting with any discussion upon the analysis of stains and the more difficult concepts, it is important to understand the blood as a living entity and a source of utmost importance for individuality, in case of forensic sciences. BLOOD Blood is a specialized body fluid that delivers necessary substances to the body's cells — such as nutrients and oxygen — and transports waste products away from those same cells. It can be referred to as a liquid connective tissue. It
Iron Deficiency Anemia I. Introduction Iron Deficiency Anemia affects millions of individuals across the world. This disease strikes many more women than men and has harmful effects on all who suffer from this deficiency that causes oxygen-carrying capacity to decrease. The causes can vary amongst different groups, but the aggravating symptoms remain constant. Much of the research on Iron Deficiency Anemia concentrates on not only the treatment of this disease, but also the prevention
The interest in studying Rhesus disease stems from an aspiration to understand blood and its’ components at a cellular level. In order to recognize what factors lead to this disease and what components of the cell can be used as indicators/markers to diagnose it, one must have a general idea of the concepts involved in cellular processes. This paper will focus on the causes of hemolytic disease, including natural and/or surgical & medicinal occurrences that cause isoimmunization; how antigens and
Have you ever wondered how people get trained and learn how to draw peoples blood and not hurt you ? This research paper will talk about how to prep for a Venipuncture, what to get and how to act when performing a puncture. The education and training that you need to be a phlebotomist is hard and can be very stressful. A Phlebotomist is a member of a laboratory that deals with blood from a patient. Nature of work is that the Phlebotomist Tech transports the specimens that are involved with a patient
“The purpose of the Act is to provide a consistent legislative framework for issues relating to whole body donation and the taking, storage and use of human organs and tissue.” (“Human tissue act - explanatory notes,” 2004) Back Ground The human tissue act, first was idealized in 1999 to 2000, based on the events at Bristol Royal Infirmary and the Royal Liverpool Children’s Hospital (Alder Hey). In this case organs and tissues were removed from deceased children without proper consent from the parents