Anaemia treatment plans Flashcards
iron deficiency anaemia
Iron supplements and change in diet.
If cause of iron deficiency is loss of blood other than from menstruation - source of bleeding has to be located (surgery).
Vitamin deficiency anemia
Pernicious anemia is a type of vitamin B12 anemia
Dietary supplements and increasing folic acid and vitamin C in diet.
If trouble absorbing B-12 from food, B-12 shots, at first every other day and then once a month depending on the situation.
Anemia of chronic disease
no specific
if symptoms severe EPO might help stimulate production
blood transfusion
Aplastic anemia - condition that occurs when your body stops producing enough new blood cells. The condition leaves you fatigued and more prone to infections and uncontrolled bleeding.
Blood transfusions to boost RBC levels.
Bone marrow transplant may be necessary if bone marrow cannot make healthy RBCs.
Anemia associated with bone marrow disease
Medication, chemotherapy or bone marrow transfusion.
Hemolytic anemia -red blood cells are destroyed faster than they can be made.
Avoiding suspect medications, treating infections and taking immunosuppressant drugs.
Depending on cause of hemolytic anemia, a referral to a heart or vascular specialist may be made.
Sickle cell anemia
oxygen , pain relievers, oral and intravenous fluids to reduce pain and prevent complications.
Blood transfusions, folic acid supplements and antibiotics may also be recommended.
A cancer drug called hydroxyurea (Droxia, Hydrea, Siklos) also is used to treat sickle cell anemia.
Thalassemia - abnormal form or inadequate amount of hemoglobin - inherited
Most forms of thalassemia are mild and require no treatment. More severe forms of thalassemia generally require blood transfusions, folic acid supplements, medication, removal of the spleen, or a blood and bone marrow stem cell transplant.
