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LAB VALUE INTERPRETATIONS

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  1. CBC
    • to determine presence of:
    • anemia
    • infection
    • immune status
  2. URINALYSIS
    • to determine presence of:
    • infection
    • urinary tract disease
  3. ELECTROLYTES
    • to determine:
    • metabolic status
    • renal funtion
    • diuretic effects
  4. ABG's
    analysis of effectiveness of pulmonary/metabolic function
  5. BUN/creatinine
    to determine status of renal funtion
  6. PT, PTT, INR
  7. to elicit any bleeding tendencies
  8. EKG
    • electrocardiogram
    • to assess cardiac status
    • -dysrhythmias
    • -blocks
  9. T&C
    • type & cross-match
    • to prepare blood for replacement
  10. CHEST X-RAY
    • to assess for
    • pulmonary
    • cardiac disorders
  11. H&H
    • hematocrit and hemoglobin
    • *tests for anemia*
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LAB VALUE INTERPRETATIONS
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