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Anemia

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Anemia caused by Decrease in RBC Mass Adult Total Blood volume: 5 Liters Loss of 1000 or more, BAD 1)Serious adverse effects 2)Hypovolemic Shock 3)Cerebral hypoperfusion BRAIN NOT ENOUGH OXYGEN
Anemia of Acute Blood Loss Trauma, hemorrhage, clotting disorder NCNC with reticulocytosis FOBT to determine GI blood loss 40% lost, EMERGENCY!!! - HR greater than 140 bpm, decreasewd consciousness, severe hypotension, no urine output
Anemia caused by Chronic blood loss GI bleed, dark stool (melena), menorrhagia, hemolysis NSAIDS, medications, etc. No reportable changes bc slow blood loss
Hemolytic Anemias Erythocyte destruction outpaces replacement, losing RBCs Bc of hemoglobinoathies, autoimmune disorders, antibody Rxns Jaundice, dark urine, enlarged spleen
Sickle Cell Anemia HgB levels decline, symptoms appear CANT MAKE RBCs RBCS become fragile and misshapen Cause hypoxia in tissue Hand-foot syndrome spleen may become damaged
Iron Deficiency Anemia Most common anemia Hair loss, nail changes, pica(crave ice) CBC, FOBT
Vitamin B12 Deficiency (Pernicious Anemia) Lack of intrinsic factor CAN NOT ABSORB B12
Folic Acid Deficiency Pregnant and lactating women FORM OF VITAMIN B megaloblastic anemia- RBC before Maturation Can be asymptomatic folic - vitamin B 12 megaloblastic anemia
Aplastic Anemia Bone Marrow fails Benzene can cause it Diagnosis with CBC
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