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Hemoglobin
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Amount of RBCs in the blood
Male=14-18 g/dL Female=12 to 16 g/dL Low hemoglobin=anemia Cause=bleeding, poor nutrition... Below 9 g/dL=transfusion |
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Hematocrit
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% of RBCs in the total blood volume
Male=42% to 52% Female=37% to 47% Low=Bleeding or dehydration |
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Platlets
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Blood Clotting
150,000 to 400,000/mm3 Platelet count decreased by some drugs (Lovenox). Discontinued when drop below 130,000/mm3 |
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International Normalized Ratio (INR)
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Time it takes for blood to coagulate and clot.
Theraputic INR level= 2.0 to 3.0 |
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Pro Time (PT)
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Time it takes for blood to coagulate and clot. Extrinsic system of clotting. PT or INR are used to assess the effect of the anticoagulant Coumadin (warfarin).
Normal 11 to 12.5 seconds |
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PTT
aPTT |
Time it takes for blood to coagulate and clot. Intrinsic system of clotting. PTT (aPTT) used to assess effects of heparin (subcu or IV).
Normal PTT=60 to 70 seconds Normal aPTT=30 to 40 seconds |
