Clin Med II: Lectures Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of pulse will a person with anemia have?
A
Bounding pulse due to icreased viscosity
2
Q
What is the most common hematologic disorder?
A
Anemia
3
Q
What does anemia result in in the body?
A
Diminished oxygen carrying capacity and tissue hypoxia
4
Q
How dos the body increase O2 delivery?
A
Increase blood flow, increase red cell mass or hemoglobin, increase O2 extrction (SaO2-SvO)