UNDERSTANDING THE CBC ( COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT )

Updated 8/25

Scenario: Two passersby noticed a woman face 
down on the beach. They called 911 and the woman 
was transported to the Emergency Room.

She would later be identified. Lab values were done. 
Her history would reveal, surgical intervention 1 week
ago. Her WBCs were elevated. She also had a high fever.
There were questions raised about a Septic event. She 
was then transported to the ICU.

The CBC(complete blood count) ) is one of many

lab values that are helpful as a diagnostic tool.

 The RBCs( red blood cells, WBCs ( white blood count)

         and platelets are part of this test. Conditions such as anemia
and infection can be detected from this blood test.

A blood transfusion may be ordered for the patient with
 anemia. it is important for the nurse to be aware of the signs
of a blood transfusion reaction.

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             Lab values and diagnostic tests 

Learn more about : Anticoagulation Therapy and

Enjoy the video: Anticoagulation therapy

Learn more about: The Circulatory System

FIBROMYALGIA AND ARTHRITIS

Updated 4/26

Fibromyalgia is identified as a nervous
system condition,which is chronic. It
affects both muscles and joints. 

Pain is common, as well as tenderness
and stiffness.Diagnostic tests such as: 
thyroid studies , CBC and ESR would
likely be done.

Physical therapy and an exercise regimen, is
included in the plan of care.
Learn more about: Fibromyalgia and
 The importance of Therapy

Scenario: In the image above, Mrs.M sustained 
a fracture of the neck of the femur. ORIF (Open
Reduction Internal Fixation) of her hip fracture
was done in the Operating Room. 

Learn more about: Muscles, bones and joints

Learn more about:
Why Therapy 
The Aging Process

About Multiple Sclerosis:
The cause of Multiple Sclerosis is not yet 
fully understood. It is considered to be an
autoimmune disease that involves the central
nervous system.

Learn more about :Multiple sclerosis

ADDRESSING LAB VALUES AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

Dear nurses,

Updated 7/ 23

Scenario: Two passersby noticed a woman face 
down on the beach. They called 911 and the woman 
was transported to the Emergency Room.

Learn more about : CBC and diagnostics

Here are some diagnostic tests that are done frequently.
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1. Chest X ray
2. CAT scan
3. EKG
4. MRI scan
5. Ultrasound
6. Echocardiogram

SIMPLIFYING ANEMIA

Updated 1/25

                                     Simplifying anemia

Red blood cells are produced in the bone marrow.
They carry oxygen around the body. When a patient
does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen,
anemia is said to result. Symptoms such as fatigue,
dizziness, shortness and tachycardia may be noticed.

CBC ( complete blood count) is usually done to check
the hemoglobin. Blood transfusion may be ordered by
 the doctor if anemia is severe.

                 Blood transfusion

Pernicious anemia s a condition which is caused by
a lack of intrinsic factor.This is a protein which is
 produced in the stomach and is responsible for the
absorption of Vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 injections
are ordered by the doctorand given for the rest of
the patient's life.