Bleeding time is a test to assess the body’s ability to form a clot as well as platelet function. The test involves pricking a needle in a superficial area of the skin and monitoring the duration of time needed for bleeding to stop (i.e., the bleeding site turns “glassy”). Bleeding time is done to assess […]
Platelet count is done as part of the coagulation profile alongside; Platelets are the smallest blood cells and are produced in the bone marrow by the fragmentation of megakaryocytes. They play a vital role in hemostasis. Normal Range 150,000 to 400,000 cells/mm³ Indications Indications of platelet count include; Interpretation A platelet count of less than
Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) measure the length of time it takes for a blood to clot. They measure both the intrinsic and extrinsic pathways of the clotting cascade. However, the aPTT test requires an activator to accelerate the clotting time, resulting in a smaller reference range. Since the aPTT
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Prothrombin is a protein produced in the liver and helps in blood clotting. Patients taking anticoagulants, commonly known as blood thinners or anti-clotting medications, require regular PT/INR checks. The PT measures clot formation time in seconds. The INR is calculated using prothrombin time (PT) test results and measures the time it takes for blood to
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Acute otitis media is the most often diagnosed childhood disease. It is most frequent in children aged 6 months to 3 years and uncommon after age 8. The incidence is highest during the winter months. Breastfeeding infants have a lower incidence than formula-fed infants because breast milk boosts immunity, which protects the eustachian tube and
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Definition Theories of development are frameworks or perspectives that seek to explain how and why humans grow, evolve, and develop throughout their lives. These theories are frequently utilized in the domains of psychology, sociology, anthropology, and education to analyze many aspects of human development. Some of these theories include: Psychosocial Development Theory This theory was
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Colic is characterized by persistent inconsolable crying in healthy neonate or infant lasting 3 hours or more for more than three days a week. These episodes typically occur in the late afternoon or evening. It affects around 10% to 20% of babies. Causes of Colic Causes of colic are idiopathic. However, there are possible suggestions
As of 2019 estimates, there are 9 million cases of typhoid fever annually, resulting in about 110 000 deaths per year according to WHO. What is Typhoid Fever? Typhoid fever (also known as enteric fever) is a severe systemic infection caused by the Gram-negative bacterium Salmonella typhi. Epidemiology Improved living conditions and the introduction of antibiotics resulted
Nursing theories aid in the direction and definition of nursing care, as well as the establishment of clinical decision-making principles. What are Nursing Theories? Nursing theories are organized bodies of knowledge that guide nursing practice. Nursing is a distinct discipline separate from medicine. It has its own body of knowledge that guides care delivery. To distinguish
Combined oral contraceptives, also called “the pill” have been in use for the past half a century. What are Combined Oral Contraceptives (COCs)? Combination oral contraceptives are synthetic pills that mimic woman’s natural hormones, progesterone (progestin) and estrogen. They are usually packaged in packs of 21 or 28 tablets. Only the first 21 pills in
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