Hematology and coagulation Flashcards
1
Q
what is anemia?
A
decreased in the number of circulating red blood cells or hemoglobin or both
2
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what is hypoxemia
A
insufficient oxygenation in the blood. Oxygenation is the process diffusing from the alveolus to the pulmonary capillary where it binds to hemoglobin in RBCS or dissolves into plasma.
3
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complete blood count
A
a lab value that measures RBC,WBC, HGB, HCT, MCV,MCH, MCHC, and platelets