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Blood Tests Made Easy Summary

Blood Tests Made Easy by Paul Hamilton (Clinical Lecturer, Centre for Medical Education, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland Honorary Consultant Chemical Pathologist)

Blood Tests Made Easy is a quick reference guide designed to bring medical students up to speed when interpreting blood tests on their clinical placements. Small enough to be carried and quickly referenced on the go, this book covers everything you need to know when interpreting bloods, including the main abnormalities you are likely to encounter. Rather than focusing on theory or physiology, it is designed to provide an easy-to-follow guide to support clinical decision making. This latest addition to the Made Easy series will fill knowledge gaps on blood test interpretation, becoming a valuable asset both for medical students and, later, as a reference guide to increase junior doctors' confidence on the wards. Relevant to real life - material laid out like real hospital laboratory tests Easy to use - information presented in a clear and accessible format Case studies and multiple-choice questions to aid revision Portable for easy access on the wards

About Paul Hamilton (Clinical Lecturer, Centre for Medical Education, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland Honorary Consultant Chemical Pathologist)

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Table of Contents

1. Effective use of laboratory tests 2. Interpreting laboratory tests 3. The urea and electrolyte (U&E) profile - Sodium - Potassium - Bicarbonate - Chloride - Urea - Creatinine - Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) - Other tests of kidney function 4. The bone profile - Calcium - Phosphate - Albumin - Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) 5. The liver profile - Bilirubin - Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) - Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) - Gamma glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) - Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) 6. Blood gas analysis and pH 7. Endocrine testing - Pituitary function - Adrenal function - Thyroid function - Gonadal function - Other hormones 8. Blood proteins 9. Enzymes 10. Glucose and other tests relevant to diabetes mellitus 11. Lipids and other tests relevant to cardiovascular disease 12. Tumour markers 13. Assessing nutrition 14. Heavy metals 15. Therapeutic drug monitoring 16. Poisoning 17. The full blood picture (FBP) - Haemoglobin - White cell count - Platelet count - Red cell indices - Blood film interpretation 18. Tests of coagulation 19. Blood grouping 20. Testing during pregnancy 21. Testing during childhood 22. Metabolic disorders 23. Analysis of body fluids other than blood - Urine - Pleural fluid - Peritoneal fluid - Cerebrospinal fluid - Synovial fluid

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Blood Tests Made Easy by Paul Hamilton (Clinical Lecturer, Centre for Medical Education, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland Honorary Consultant Chemical Pathologist)
Used - Like New
Paperback
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
2022-06-01
160
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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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