Anaemia Flashcards
Anaemia Definition
A deficiency in the quality or quantity or red blood cells, causing a reduction in their oxygen-carrying capacity.
Haemoglobinopathies Definition
A kind of genetic defect, or hereditary condition involving an abnormality in the structure of hemoglobin.
Normal Blood Changes in Pregnancy
- Increased total blood volume
- Increased cardiac output
- Haemodilution
- Increased kidney activity
Types of Anaemia
- Iron-deficiency
- Folic acid deficiency
- Haemoglobinopathies
- Blood loss/infection
- Aplastic
- Pernicious
Sickle Cell Anaemia Definition
A condition that causes the sickling of the red blood cells, therefore reducing their oxygen-carrying capacity. It can also cause them to become quite sticky, so it is more likely that a blood clot may be formed. This can create tissue hypoxia and pain.
Risks of Sickle Cell Anaemia
- Pre-eclampsia
- Prem delivery
- VTE
- IUGR
Symptoms of Sickle Cell Anaemia
- Anaemia
- Infection
- Pain
Thalassemia Defintion
An inherited blood disorder where the body produced abnormally structured haemoglobins, which means red blood cells are destroyed in excess.
Risks of Thalassemia
- Prem delivery
- Haemorrhage
- Infection
- Hypoxia
Symptoms of Thalassemia
- Slowed growth
- Enlarged spleen
- Jaundice
- Bone problems
