Abstract
Haematology is the study of blood and blood-forming tissues. This includes the bone marrow, blood, spleen and lymph system. A basic knowledge of haematology is useful in clinical settings to evaluate the patient's ability to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide, maintain intravascular volume, coagulate blood, and combat infections. Assessment of the haematological system is based on the patient's health history, physical examination and the results of diagnostic studies.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing |
Subtitle of host publication | Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems |
Editors | Sharon L. Lewis, Linda Bucher, Margaret McLean Heitkemper, Mariann M. Harding, Jeffrey Kwong, Dottie Roberts |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Chapter | 28 |
Pages | 680-701 |
Number of pages | 22 |
Edition | 5th Australia and New Zealand Edition |
ISBN (Print) | 9780729542920, 9780729542937 , 9780729543095 , 9780729543101 |
Publication status | Published - 2020 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Haematology
- blood and blood-forming tissues
- ability to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide
- haematological system
- assessment of the haematological system