bloody Flashcards
DO2
CO x Hgb x 1.36 x SaO2
TRALI
Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury
- -non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema
- develops 6 hrs after any blood component
- theory: ab (donor) + ag (recip) rxn –> inflam response
TACO
Transfusion-Associated Circulatory Overload- s/s fluid overload
TRALI tx
stop transfusion immediately r/o other possible causes
supportive: ventilation, ↓TV & plateau pressure
TACO tx
slow or stop infusion, diuretics
TRIM
Transfusion-Related Immunomodulation
down-regulation of immune system as result of transfusion
theory: leads to malignancy recurrence, post-op bacterial infections, new cancers
proteins (aa)
role in erythropoesis & consequence of deficiency
cellular membrane component, impaired hgb synthesis
impaired cell membrane integrity, hemolytic anemia, ↓ RBC lifespan
vitamin B12
role in erythropoesis & consequence of deficiency
synthesis of DNA, facilitator of folate metabolism
Macrocytic (Megaloblastic) anemia
folate (folic acid)
role in erythropoesis & consequence of deficiency
Synthesis of DNA & RNA, maturation of erythrocytesMacrocytic (Megaloblastic) anemia
vitamin C
role in erythropoesis & consequence of deficiency
Fe metab (reducing agent → ferrous sulfate Fe2+ form) normocytic-normochromic anemia
iron
role in erythropoesis & consequence of deficiency
hgb synthesis
normocytic-normochromic & iron-deficiency anemia
hct & hgb
Most common & sensitive test for anemia – not specific to type of anemia HCT (PCV) – %age RBCs in total blood vol - M: 42-54% - F: 38-46% hgb – total meas hgb in the blood - M: 13.5-17.5g/dL - F: 12-15.5g/dL
erythrocyte count
# erythrocytes per vol blood M: 4.5-5.9 x 1012/LF: 4.1-5.1 x 1012/L
reticulocyte count
%age reticulocytes in vol of blood (a reflection of erythropoiesis)
values ↑ during ongoing arterial hypoxia or O2 demand
0.5-1.5%
red cell distribution width (RDW)
variation in RBC width (“diversity” in RBC size)
anistocytosis: RBC size highly variable
11. 5-14.5%
mean corpuscular volume (MCV)
avg vol of a single RBC (size or stature)
80-100 femtoliter per RBC
mean corpuscular hgb (MCH)
amt hgb in a RBC (“content” or “weight” of hgb in avg RBC in circulation)
27-31 picograms/cell
mean corpuscular hgb concentration (MCHC)
avg concentration of hgb in given vol of RBCs (hgb density)
33-36g/dL
how to dx specific anemia
- Get CBC w differential
- MCV: micro, normo, macro -cytic?
- MCH & MCHC: hypo, normo, hyper -chromic?
- Reticulocyte count (↓ or ↑?)
- Consider peripheral blood smear, Fe studies, other specific dx tests based on info from above steps
microcytic anemias x2
MCV lt 80
Fe Deficiency Thalassemias
normocytic anemias x3
MCV 80-100
Acute Blood Loss
Chronic Disease
Sickle Cell
macrocytic anemias x2
MCV gt 100
Pernicious (B12)
Folate Deficiency
ferritin
iron storage protein
18-270 ng/mL
transferrin saturation
transports iron
20-50%
iron normal #
50-175 ug/dL
total iron binding capacity (TIBC)
250-400 ug/dL
most common cause of anemia
Fe deficiency
Fe deficiency anemia
most common cause of anemia, more common in Fusually asymp until hct lt 30%
pica unique to
Fe deficiency anemia
Fe def anemia mgmt & eval
tx cause
PO Fe replacement 6 mo min
Repeat labs @ 1 mo
- Correction 1/2 HCT deficit
- Rer count normal
- Improved Fe studies
Repeat labs @ 2 mo → normalization of all laboratory values
PO Fe replacement considerations
Take on empty stomach w ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)
GI Side Effects: dark stools, constipation, nausea
thalassemias + classifications x3
genetic disorders char by ↓synth globin chains (alpha or beta) = ↓ hgb synthesis; poikilocytosis happens
- Trait: lab features w/o clinical impact
- Intermedia:
occasional transfusion - Major: Life threatening, transfusion dependent
alpha thalassemia
primarily in Asian descentgene deletions ↓ alpha-globin chain synthesis
poikilocytes
abnormally shaped red blood cells
alpha thalassemia tx x3
Silent carrier = no treatment
Thalassemia minor or trait = no treatment, no Fe supplements!!!
hgb H dz = folic acid supp, no Fe supp, if PRBC transfusion needed consider Fe chelation
beta thalassemia + types x2
primarily mediterranean descent
- ↓ beta-globin chain: beta*
- absent beta-globin chain expression: beta0
thalassemia punnett
beta-beta: healthy A & B
beta0-beta*: thalassemia minor + 80-95% hgbA
beta-beta (mild): thalassemia intermedia + 0 - 30% hgb A
beta-beta (severe) OR
beta0-beta0: thalassemia major + 0 - 10% hgb A
most severe beta thalassemias genotypes x2
beta-beta (severe)
OR
beta0-beta0: thalassemia major + 0 - 10% hgb A
beta thalassemia major physical characteristics
Bone structure abn skull & long bones
Bone marrow spaces ↑
- attempt ↑erythropoiesis
Growth retardation Frontal bossing “Chipmunk” cheeks Exposed frontal teeth Hepatosplenomegaly
skull + long bone abn, growth retardation, chipmunk cheeks + teeth, hepatosplentomegaly
beta thalassemia major
beta thalassemia tx
Minor = no treatment
Intermedia = folic acid supp, occasional RBC transfusion, no Fe supp
Major = routine RBC transfusion, folic acid supp, no Fe supp, Fe chelation tx, allogenic stem cell transplant???
Fe and thalassemias
NOPE
Fe, transferrin, TIBC ↓ = ? anemia
Anemia of Chronic Disease - inflammation
Anemia of Chronic Disease & transfusions
PRBC @ hgb lt 7
TIBC ↓ = ? anemia
Anemia of Chronic Disease - inflammation
Anemia of Chronic Disease that is dx of exclusion
in elderly d/t ↓ erythropoietin production or red bone marrow ↑ resistant to erythropoiesis
who does not usually present with anemia sx?
vit B12 deficiency (pernicious)
pernicious anemia tx
Parenteral (recommended) → B12 IM or SC qd 1 wk/wkly 1 mo THEN
1x/mo until B12 levels normalize – typically takes 2-3 mos
PO or SL methylcobalamin – only approp after deficiency corrected & evidence of improved/changed GI abs
% PO iron abs by GI
1%
required for heme chain formatino
folic acid
B12 vs folic acid: sources
B12: animal folic: fruits/veggies
aplastic anemia
d/t issues w red bone marrow → suppression/injury to hematopoietic stem cell
causes → idiopathic, pregnancy, chemo & rad, viruses inc hepatitis
aplastic anemia s/s
d/t pancytopenia = classic anemia sx, inf (bacterial &/or fungal), bleeding/hematoma out of proportion to injurysigns: pallor, purpura, petechiae
sickle cell anemia & hgb
S instead of A d/t DNA alteration in B-globin chain
sickle cell carrier vs disease
CARRIER
Each erythrocyte carries ~40% HbS
Normal shaped erythrocyte
Typically do not have any health related issues
DISEASE
Each erythrocyte carries about 80-96% HbS
Classic “sickle” cell RBC’s
Multiple health issues
hgb S reacts to what?
hypoxia, dehydration, infection, &/or acidosis by solidifying & stretching erythrocyte into elongated “sickle” → causes ↓ RBC life
where will you see sickle cells lab-wise
peripheral blood smear
sickle cell anemia labs
MCV –↓to normal
MCHC & ret count – ↑leuko & thrombo -cytosis
↑ bilirubin & LDH
Electrophoresis (initial dx) – HbS present
Peripheral blood smear: elongated & “sickle” cell
vasoocclusive crisis + s/s
sickle cell disease
THINK! hemolysis & ischemia
- hemolysis: pallor, fatigue, jaundice
- ischemia: pain (chest, abd, legs & arms)
- end organ damage
presentation hemolysis & ischemia
sickle cell vasoocclusive crisis
hgb target for vasooclusive crisis + transfusion considerations
hgb 6-9 transfusion during crisis ↑ risk of vaso-occlusive issues!!
sickle cell vasoocclusive crisis: acute mgmt
- eval for other sx causes
- IV fluids (rehydration): NS +/- D5
- pain mgmt – ↑↑↑↑↑ amt
- Supplemental O2
- Infection mgmt
- PRBC transf if indicated → Hgb 6-9 target
- NOTE: transf ↑ risk of issues!!
sickle cell vasoocclusive crisis: maintenance mgmt
hematology referral Allogenic hematopoietic stem cell tx Folic acid Hydroxyurea – turns HgbS to HgbF Immunizations Opioid pain mgmt Education: stay hydrated, wash h&s, get shots, avoid heights
pernicious anemia vs B12 deficiency anemia
pernicious: lack of intrinsic factor, prevents abs B12
most common anemia
Fe deficiency, more common in female
anemia of chronic disease
anemia categories associated with chronic disease states & aging processes: inflammation, organ failure, elderly
folic acid d/t
commonly poor nutritional intake rather than GI absorption issue
*pica: ice chips eating sign of
Fe deficiency anemia
Fe deficiency anemia causes
pregnancy, GI & menstrual blood loss, poor dietary intake or GI abs
B12 deficiency anemia (not pernicious) causes
gastrectomy
↓ ileal abs d/t surgical resection, Crohn’s
H. Pylori infection
dietary deficiency (vegetarian/vegan, poor nutritional supplementation)
associate macrocytic anemia with ?
peripheral neuropathy -assess B6, B12, folate
thrombocytopenia etiologies
chemo, heparin, idiopathic (↑ destruction, ↓ production)
thrombocytopenia labs
- plt under 100k
- PT, PTT normal
thrombocytopenia tx
- pt ed: risk of bleeding!
- plt under 20k: hospitalize
- monitor plts
- avoid rx that interfere w plt production
- chronic: consider splenectomy
- consider bone marrow aspirate
- prednisone is an option