by Ankit Chadha | Sep 19, 2022
Full Blood Count The full blood count is one of the most important common tests the clinicians use. Whilst there are many variables and values that this includes, as a junior doctor, you will mostly be focussing on 3. Haemoglobin This is the functional molecule of... by Ankit Chadha | Sep 18, 2022
Blood Films A blood film is the process where blood cells are taken and spread on a slide for histological analysis. Particular conditions can lead to the presence of specific blood cells which can be seen in a blood smear Target Cells (Mexican Hat) These are cells... by Ankit Chadha | Sep 18, 2022
Coagulation Studies The coagulation cascade converts fibrinogen to fibrin Coagulation factors are produced in the liver in an inactive state. Extrinsic pathway requires Tissue Factor (activates Factor VII) Intrinsic pathway is activated by subendothelial collagen... by Ankit Chadha | Sep 18, 2022
Anion Gap Anion Gap We can calculate the anion gap from an ABG. This is the value of measured negative anions subtracted from the value of measured positive cations in plasma. It is very useful in helping to work out the cause of a metabolic acidosis. As HCO3- is the... by Ankit Chadha | Sep 18, 2022
Base Excess The base excess is the amount of strong acid that must be added to each litre of fully oxygenated blood to return the pH to 7.40 at a temperature of 37°C and a pCO2 of 40 mmHg. Whilst P(CO2) defines the respiratory component, the base excess tells...
