1. Chapter 27
Hematologic and Lymphatic System Function, Assessment, and Therapeutic Measures

2. Review of A&P Blood Plasma Red Cells White Cells Platelets
Please refer to figure 27.1, page System of lymph vessel.

3. Aging Changes

4. History Reason For Seeking Care Family History Diet History
Medications
Occupational/ Exposure
Fatigue
Bleeding Tendencies
Respiratory Symptoms
Skin Changes
Lymphadenopathy

5. Physical Assessment Vital Signs LOC Skin Color Signs of Bleeding
Lymph Nodes
Fingernails
Abdomen

6. Diagnostic Tests Blood Tests Coagulation Tests Bone Marrow Biopsy
Lymphangiography
Lymph Node Biopsy

7. Blood Products Packed Red Blood Cells Frozen Red Blood Cells Platelets
Albumin
Fresh Frozen Plasma
Cryoprecipitates

8. Transfusion Safety Steps
Assessment
Identification
Filtering
Washing
Warming

9. Transfusion Complications
Febrile Reaction
Urticarial Reaction
Hemolytic Reaction
Anaphylactic Reaction
Circulatory Overload