Blood and the classification of anaemia

Nurs Stand. 2001 Jun;15(39):45-53; quiz 54-5. doi: 10.7748/ns2001.06.15.39.45.c3041.

Abstract

This article gives a brief overview of the function and composition of blood, focusing on the red blood cell and the development of the various types of anaemia. Good patient care and effective treatment of this complex condition is dependent on informed nursing practice.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anemia / blood*
  • Anemia / classification*
  • Anemia / diagnosis
  • Anemia / etiology
  • Anemia / therapy
  • Blood Cells / physiology
  • Blood Chemical Analysis
  • Blood Physiological Phenomena*
  • Blood* / immunology
  • Blood* / metabolism
  • Hematopoiesis / physiology
  • Humans