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Normal Hgb Lab Values for a woman
12-16
Normal Hgb Lab Values for a man
13-18
Sickle Cell disease is a _____Disorder
Autosomal recessive
The term sickle refers to the shape
of the erythrocyte after deoxygenation
Sickle Cell commonly found in descendants from
Saudi Arabia, India, Africa, Mediteranean
Sickle Cell episodes can be triggered by
ETOH, severe fatigue, bacteria/ virus, extreme temperatures
Presenting symptoms of sickle cell
Pain, pain and joint involvement, vascular complication, pulmonary issues, neurological issues, renal and splenic complications
Polcthemia Vera is associated with
^ RBCs. Abnoramilty of bone marrow, increased production of EPO, high altitude, renal disorders
Signs of a RBC disorder
fatigue, SOB, ^ Hct, headache. dizziness, decreased sensation distally, finger clubbing, weight loss, HBP, easy bruising, peripheral neuropathies, gout
Blastic Leukemia
large immature cells
Cystic leukemia
mature smaller cells
myelo leukemia
bone marrow involving hematopoetic stem cells
Lympho leukemia
involving lymphoid or lymphatic system
chronic leukemia
build up of relatively mature but abnormal cells, older adults
Acute leukemia
rapid increase in immature cells- children & young adults