Coagulation And Coagulpathy Flashcards
Treatment for rodenticide toxicity
Fluids
Oxygen
Make vomit if early
Blood FFP FWB RBC
What are some coagulation tests?
Platelet count BMBT aPTT PT ACT Biochem panel TT
What is the cause of IMHA
Anemia from destruction of RBC by antibodies
What do you need for platelet count?
What is normal count ?
- EDTA rube
- smear
10-15 platelets PHF is normal
What is the causes of thrombocytopenia 1-3
-1- platelet destruction
2- platelet consumption
3- lowered platelet production
Cause of rodenticide toxicity
Lack of activation for vit k and clotting factors
Cause of Von willebrand disease
Lack of vWF in blood
What is a platelet and it’s function ?
Thrombocyte
Plug holes in damaged vessels to prevent bleeding
Treatment of VWD
Blood products
- FFP
- RBC
- Cryo
- Desmopressin acetate
Signs of clotting/ bleeding disorder
Petechia Melena Haematoma Hematuria Anaemia Bleeding in a few sites
What are the 3 stages of haemostasis
1- vasoconstriction
2- primary haemostasis
3- secound art haemostasis
What is anaemia ?
Reduced RBC
What diagnostics can be used for IMHA
PCV
Blood smear
Haematology
What is primary and secondary coagulation
Primary- platelets
Secondary- coagulation factors
Nursing care for blood disorders
NO JUGULAR Small needle Pressure on sites Min walking/ bubble wrap Monitor pcv and platelet count Min blood sampling