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Anaemia Flashcards

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6 symptoms of anaemia

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Fatigue
Dyspnoea
Poor exercise tolerance
Palpitations/angina
Altered mental state/confusion
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Sgns of anaemia seen in examination

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Pallor of the Skin/conjunctival/palmar creases
Tachycardia
Angular stomatitis, atrophic tongue, koilonychia (iron deficiency)

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Blood tests for anaemia

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Blood film
Serum ferritin
Serum iron
FBC?

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Indications for blood transfusion

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Active bleeding with CV instability (falling BP despite resuscitation)
Severe anameia

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