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Care of children and young people with haematological problems

Hoole, Lizzy

Authors

Lizzy Hoole



Abstract

Blood helps to maintain homeostasis in the body, therefore any changes to normal blood ranges or functioning of the cells can impact health. Some blood disorders are complex, some can be life-limiting, although through medical advances, many are now manageable conditions and people can lead relatively normal lives. Early detection and intervention are crucial in ensuring morbidities and mortality are avoided, and quality of life can be maintained.
This chapter will includes an overview of the anatomy and physiology of blood and its functions, some of the common blood disorders and bleeding disorders that you may come across in practice and will refer to the genetic and genomic factors associated with a few conditions.
Blood helps to maintain homeostasis in the body, therefore any changes to normal blood ranges or functioning of the cells can impact health. Some blood disorders are complex, some can be life-limiting, although through medical advances, many are now manageable conditions and people can lead relatively normal lives. Early detection and intervention are crucial in ensuring morbidities and mortality are avoided, and quality of life can be maintained.
This chapter includes an overview of the anatomy and physiology of blood and its functions, some of the common blood disorders and bleeding disorders seen in practice, and will refer to the genetic and genomic factors associated with a few conditions.

Online Publication Date Dec 20, 2023
Publication Date Dec 20, 2023
Deposit Date Apr 9, 2024
Publisher SAGE Publications
Edition 2nd
Book Title Essentials of Nursing Children and Young People
Chapter Number 24
ISBN 9781529767346
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/11885539
Publisher URL https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/essentials-of-nursing-children-and-young-people/book268860


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