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Hi all, I just want to find some valuable full text articles ”for free” about blood donation ,,phlebotomy,,and … but everywhere I go ,it says: subscribe and pay!!!and just gives me some abstracts Thanks
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I just want to find some valuable full text articles ”for free” about blood donation ,,phlebotomy,,and … but everywhere I go ,it says: subscribe and pay!!!and just gives me some abstracts
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It didn’t help, please more links, Thanks
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It didn’t help, please more links, Thanks
These sites may have some links .. Iron excess treated with phlebotomy. http://www.irondisorders.org http://www.ironoverload.org Who loves ya. Tom — Jesus was a Vegetarian! http://www.nucleus.com/watchman Moses was a Mystic! http://www.nucleus.com/watchman/light.html
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Hi all, I just want to find some valuable full text articles ”for free” about blood donation ,,phlebotomy,,and … but everywhere I go ,it says: subscribe and pay!!!and just gives me
Try searching for the American Red Cross site, or the American Association of Blood Banks site. Tsu Dho Nimh — "Y’know, I can *say* I’m Ming The Merciless, Emporer of Planet Mongo, but unless I can produce a few legions of heavily-armed rocket ships, you’re not likely to take me seriously." Morely Dotes, 2001
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I just want to find some valuable full text articles ”for free” about blood donation ,,phlebotomy,,and … but everywhere I go ,it says: subscribe and pay!!!and just gives me some abstracts
Elevated iron levels leads to ‘thick blood’ / hypertension / hyperviscosity / high red blood cell count / erythrocytosis / polycythemia .. The difference in using a ‘water pump’ to pump .. mud .. and using a mud pump to pump ..mud .. the seals will break down on the water pump .. and it will heat up and burn out .. Overwork .. A Patient’s Guide to Phlebotomy This information answers some common questions about the use of phlebotomy in the treatment of congenital heart disease. Words that may be new to you: * erythrocytosis * hemoglobin * hematocrit * phlebotomy * polycythemia Why is phlebotomy needed? Red blood cells (RBCs) pick up oxygen from the lungs and deliver it to the body. With certain types of congenital heart disease not enough oxygen enters the blood. The body increases production of RBCs in an attempt to compensate. This condition is called erythrocytosis (polycythemia). As the number of RBCs increase, the blood becomes thicker and symptoms of fatigue, headache, muscle aches, visual disturbances or bleeding problems may develop. Many of these symptoms can be controlled by periodically removing a small amount of blood by a technique known as phlebotomy. How is phlebotomy performed? A phlebotomy is performed as an outpatient at the hospital or at a cardiologist’s office. It is performed by laboratory or nursing staff under the direction of your cardiologist. An intravenous (IV) needle is inserted into a vein in your hand or arm to deliver IV fluid. A second needle is used to remove blood. The amount of blood removed varies depending on the individual and is determined by your cardiologist. The phlebotomy takes approximately thirty minutes. During this time the nurse will check your heart rate and blood pressure. Once finished, the needles are removed and you are observed until you are well enough to leave. Are there any side effects? Side effects are very uncommon. There is minor discomfort associated with the insertion of the needles which may cause some people to feel faint, nauseated, and start to perspire. After the phlebotomy you may experience dizziness and a feeling of being tired. These feelings can last a few days. Your iron stores may become depleted if periodic phlebotomies are necessary. Your doctor will monitor your body’s iron stores and prescribe an iron supplement if needed. Is any preparation required? There is no preparation for phlebotomy. There is no need to fast or stop taking any medications. However, someone should be available to accompany you home. How soon should a benefit be felt? The time will vary from one person to another. Benefit is usually felt after 24 to 49 hours. How often is phlebotomy required? This varies from person to person. It depends on how quickly the RBCs are replaced by the body and when symptoms return. Those who benefit from phlebotomy may require the procedure a few times per year or as often as once a month. Your doctor will monitor your hemoglobin and hematocrit though regular blood samples. However, the best indicator of your need for phlebotomy is the return of your symptoms This information has been provided by the staff of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Clinic The Calgary General Hospital Calgary, Alberta. Who loves ya. Tom — Jesus was a Vegetarian! http://www.nucleus.com/watchman Moses was a Mystic! http://www.nucleus.com/watchman/light.html