In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Mechanism of ESR 2. Determination of ESR 3. Factors 4. Significance. Mechanism of ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate): ESR can be observed to take place in three stages: 1. A preliminary in which taken, at least few minutes to form roleaux (aggregation of cell occur). 2. Then the period in which sinking of [...]
The following points highlight the three main methods which should be adopted during bleeding time. The methods are: 1. Finger Tip Method 2. Duke's Method 3. Ivy’s Method. Bleeding time is duration of bleeding form a standard puncture wound on the skin which is a measure of the function of the platelets as well as integrity of the vessel wall. [...]
In this article we will discuss about the mechanisms and stages of blood clotting. Mechanism of Blood Clotting: Blood Clotting is one of three mechanisms that reduce the loss of blood from broken blood vessels. The three Mechanisms are: i. Vascular Spasm: The smooth muscle in blood vessel walls contracts immediately the blood vessel is broken. This response reduces blood [...]