Essays about: "blood cell count"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 23 essays containing the words blood cell count.

  1. 1. Platelet function after storage in leukocyte : reduced whole blood and preheating to 37°C

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Alma Bolmsvik; Sofia Bjelkvik; [2023]
    Keywords : Blood platelets; blood transfusion; flow cytometry; blood cell count; platelet membrane glycoproteins; platelet activation.;

    Abstract : Introduction: Whole blood transfusions are indicated for the resuscitation of patients with hemorrhagic trauma. In Sweden, whole blood is stored for 14 days at 4°C. If possible, refrigerated blood is rewarmed to 37°C before transfusion to avoid hypothermia. Platelets contribute to hemostasis and can be activated with several pathways. READ MORE

  3. 2. Human-Animal Interactions in the Early Life of Dairy Calves : effect of brushing on behavior and health

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Patricia Bilsland; [2023]
    Keywords : dairy calf; tactile stimulation; brushing; human-animal interaction; anthrozoology; health; individual housing; behavior;

    Abstract : This study was conducted to investigate the influence of positive human-animal interactions and tactile stimulation on the behavior and health of young dairy calves. 16 individually housed calves were divided into two groups: One group received tactile stimulation by manual brushing for 30 minutes twice daily for 10 days, and the control group was housed in the same settings but was not brushed. READ MORE

  4. 3. Evaluation of the platelet yield index on interim platelet units from Reveos by comparison with platelet count from Sysmex

    University essay from

    Author : Jennifer Ahlin; [2023]
    Keywords : fluorescent flow cytometry; transfusion; blood component; automation; blood processing system;

    Abstract : Background: Platelets are the smallest cells in the blood and are involved in the wound healing process. Platelet transfusion is an important part of treating illnesses such as thrombocytopenia and to prevent and stop major bleedings. READ MORE

  5. 4. Avian Malaria infection and its effect on cellular metabolic rate in Ficedula Flycatchers

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning; Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för cell- och molekylärbiologi

    Author : Nader Ibrahim; [2022]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Chronic avian malaria and low-intensity parasite infections can have a negative influence on reproduction and survival which can reduce the fitness of the host. Therefore, the effect on host due to avian malaria infection can affect a bird’s lifespan. Consequently, avian parasites can influence evolution, physiology, and host morphology. READ MORE

  6. 5. Lentivirus hos små idisslare : en fallbeskrivning av lentivirus i en svensk getbesättning

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Emelie Hedlund Salenstedt; [2021]
    Keywords : get; lentivirus; kaprin artrit encefalit; maedi; visna; SRLV; CAE; MV; CAEV; VMV;

    Abstract : Lentivirus är ett genus bestående av icke-onkogena virus i virusfamiljen Retroviridae, subfamilj Orthoretrovirinae, som karaktäriseras av lång inkubationstid, snabb mutationstakt och en omfattande motståndskraft mot värdens immunförsvar. Lentivirus som infekterar får och getter går under det gemensamma namnet small ruminant lentivirus (SRLV). READ MORE