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Assesses: Blood loss Anemia Bone marrow suppression |
Hemoglobin |
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When this is low when: Patient is anemic or had a recent hemorrhage |
Hemoglobin |
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When this is high it causes: Hemoconcentration =polycythemia= Diseases like COPD or HTN and could be due to dehydration, burns, or stress. Too much RBC and decrease in plasma. |
Hemoglobin |
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When this is greater than 55% it can lead to polycythemia. |
Hematocrit |
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Iron containing pigment of the RBC's that carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissues. |
Hemoglobin |
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Radiograph that visualizes radiopaque dye in the veins. (Invasive) |
Venography |
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Identifies tumors or blockages in the venous network? |
Venography |
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This patient requires skilled nursing around the clock in- patient basis (24 hours a day) of nursing care. |
SNF |
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This measures electrical activity of the brain and examines the difference between electrical potential of 2 electrodes placed at different locations on the scalp? |
Electroencephalography |
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Diagnoses seizure activity metabolic disorders cerebellar lesions |
Electroencephalography |
