Platelet functions, normal and abnormal haemostasis, measurement of
bleeding time. Vascular integrity. Coagulation factors. Assessment of
coagulation time. One stage prothrombin time, "Thrombotest". Thromboplastin
generation. Haemophilia state, assay of antihaemophilic factor (VIII),
recalcification time. Fibrinolytic activities, rapid demonstration of
fibrinogen deficiency. Simple assessment of fibrinolysis. General principles
underlying clotting factor assay and measurement of fibrinolytic activity.
Platelet substitute solutions. Fibrin plates. Control of anticoagulant therapy.
- Lecturer: Kevin Aghatise
- Lecturer: Dr Anslem Ajugwo
- Lecturer: Rose Amaechi
- Lecturer: THEOPHILUS ERAMEH
Level of Study: 500 Level