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EXAMS 2 POWERPOINTS Flashcards

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Functions of the hematopoietic system

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  • transport
  • communication
  • Temperature
  • defense
  • clotting
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Blood is composed of?

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  • formed elements

- plasma.

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what are the formed elements of blood

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erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes (platelets).

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what are the Plasma

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contains electrolytes, gases, nutrients, and waste products. Important plasma proteins include albumin, immunoglobulin, complement, and clotting factors.

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what is a serum of blood basics

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is the result of removing clotting factors from plasma.

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what is

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represents the volume of blood occupied by red blood cells (RBCs).

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Hematocrit

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represents the volume of blood occupied by red blood cells (RBCs).

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Regulation of erythropoiesis is

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through erythropoietin (EPO) that stimulates bone marrow to increase RBC production in response to low oxygen.

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what is the oxygen-binding component of hemoglobin

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iron. Iron gives blood its red color too

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Persons with end stage renal disease (ESRD) may have

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anemia as a consequence of decreased erythropoietin (EPO) production by the kidneys.

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Nutritional deficiencies can lead

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Nutritional deficiencies

anemia.

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what stimulates bone marrow to increase RBC production in response to low oxygen.

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erythropoietin (EPO)

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Erythropoiesis requires

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  • vitamin B12 (cobalamin)

- folate (folic acid) and iron.

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Vitamin B12 absorption requires

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intrinsic factor (IF). Lack of IF results in pernicious anemia.

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formation of erythropoiesis (red blood cells)

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  • Red cells are produced in the red bone marrow after birth
  • Until 5 years of age, almost all bones produce red cells to meet growth needs; after 5 years, bone marrow activity gradually declines.
  • After 20 years, red cell production takes place mainly in the membranous bones of the vertebrae, sternum, ribs, and pelvis.
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IRON

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  • Iron is acquired from the diet.
  • A large amount of iron in the body contained within proteins such as hemoglobin and myoglobin.
  • The remainder of iron is found in ferritin and hemosiderin.
  • Iron transferred bound to transferrin.
    Iron is largely recycled and recovered as RBCs are processed in the spleen.
  • Iron is used to synthesize hemoglobin contained within RBCs
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Granulocytes

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  • neutrophils 50-60%
  • basophils = 0.3 -0.5%
  • eosinophils = 1 to 3%
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neutrophils

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abundant, phagocytic, immature band forms.

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Basophils

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least abundant, mature into mast cells, involved in allergic responses, release histamine.

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Eosinophils:

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involved in allergic or parasitic infections.

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Agranulocytes

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monocytes and macrophages = 3 to 8% of total leukocytes

lymphocytes = 20% to 30% of total leukocytes

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monocytes

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form macrophages, phagocytic, inflammatory response.

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Lymphocytes

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include B and T cells.

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facts about Neutrophils

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  • Primarily responsible for maintaining normal host defenses against invading substances
  • First cells to arrive at the site of infection
  • Have their origins in the myeloblasts found in the bone marrow
  • Move to the tissue for approximately 1 to 3 days
  • Die in the tissue discharging phagocytic function or die of senescence
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facts about eosinophils

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  • Increase in number during allergic reactions and parasitic infections
  • The agents associated with allergic reactions
    In parasitic infections,
    ( the eosinophils use surface markers to attach themselves to the parasite and then release hydrolytic enzymes)
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facts about basophils

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  • Consist of heparin, an anticoagulant, histamine, a vasodilator, and other mediators of inflammation
  • Similar to mast cells
    Involved in allergic and hypersensitivity reactions
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facts about monocytes and macrophages

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Monocytes & Macrophages
Cells survive for months to years in the tissues.

  • Important role in chronic inflammation
    Involved in the immune response
  • Activating lymphocytes
    Presenting antigen to T cells
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three types of lymphocytes

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B lymphocytes

T lymphocytes & Natural killer cells

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plasma proteins

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albumin = 54% of plasma proteins

globulins = 38% of the plasma proteins

fibrinogen= 7% of the plasma proteins

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what are thrombocytes

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function to form the platelet plug to help control bleeding

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what is Thrombopoiesis

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Thrombopoiesis is the process of forming platelets.

Platelets are derived from fragmentation of MEGAKARYOCYTES and are important in hemostasis

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what is thrombopoietin

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thrombopoietin is a growth hormone released from the liver that stimulates thrombopoiesis

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Thrombocytopenia may give rise to

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Thrombocytopenia may give rise to purpura and petechiae (rash or spots due to bleeding).

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facts about hematopoiesis

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Continual process
Occurs in bone marrow
Original cells are self-renewing stem cells
Pluripotent
Exposure of these stem cells to environmental cues (hormones, growth factors) may give rise to many types of cells
Lineages

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lifespan of blood cells

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The red blood cell has a life span of approximately 120 days.

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RBC are broken down by?

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  • It is broken down in the spleen.

The degradation products (iron and amino acids) are recycled.

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The heme molecule of RBC destruction is converted to?

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  • The heme molecule is converted to bilirubin and transported to the liver.
  • It is removed and rendered water soluble for elimination in the bile
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what is unconjugated bilirubin

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Bilirubin is insoluble in plasma and attaches to plasma proteins for transport.

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what is Conjugated bilirubin

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Removed from the blood by the liver and conjugated with glucuronide to render it water soluble

bilirubin= associated with jaundice

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the complete blood count

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  • A complete blood count provides information regarding the number of blood cells and their structural and functional characteristics.
  • The white cell differential count is the determination of the relative proportions (percentages) of individual white cell types.
  • A complete blood count (CBC) is a commonly performed screening test that determines the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets per unit of blood
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Percentage of reticulocytes

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normally approximately 1%

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Red blood cell count (RBC) test

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Measures the total number of red blood cells in 1 mm3 of blood

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Hemoglobin test

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(grams per 100 mL of blood)

Measures the hemoglobin content of the blood

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Hematocrit test

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Measures the volume of red cell mass in 100 mL of plasma volume

45
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Alterations in Erythrocytes

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Polycythemias = Too many cells

Anemias = Too few cells

Sickle Cell = Normal number of cells with altered components

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explain anemia

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Reduction in the total number of erythrocytes in the circulating blood or in the quality or quantity of hemoglobin

  • Impaired erythrocyte production
  • Acute or chronic blood loss
  • Increased erythrocyte destruction
  • Combination of the above
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causes of anemia

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  • decreased RBC production
  • blood loss
  • increased RBC destruction
48
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morphologic classifications of anemia

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  • normocytic/normochronic = normal size and color
  • Microcytic, hypochromic = small size, pale color
  • Macrocytic (megaloblastic) = large size, normal color
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etiology of normocytic/normochronic

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Acute blood loss, hemolysis, chronic kidney disease, chronic disease, cancers, sideroblastic anemia, endocrine disorders, starvation, aplastic anemia, pregnancy

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etiology of Microcytic, hypochromic

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Iron-deficiency anemia, vitamin B6 deficiency, copper deficiency, thalassemia, lead poisoning

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etiology of Macrocytic (megaloblastic),

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Cobalamin (vitamin B12) deficiency, folic acid deficiency, liver disease (including effects of alcohol abuse)

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symptoms of anemia in heart

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  • chest pain
  • angina
  • heart attack
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symptons of anemia in central NS

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fainting

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Assessments of anemia

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  • History: diet, heredity, drug use
  • Signs/symptoms
    Skin color: pallor, jaundice
    Cardiovascular: tachycardia, hypotension, high-output failure
    Urinary: dark urine from excretion of bilirubin
    GI: stool test for occult blood;

Labs

  • Low hemoglobin/hematocrit
  • Low serum iron and total iron-binding capacity
  • Elevated serum ferritin
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Nursing Care of the anemic patient

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  • Safe administration of blood/blood products
  • Observe for signs/symptoms of decreased perfusion
  • Decrease oxygen demands
  • ABA standard transfuse only for HCT < 30 unless justification such as CAD
  • Observe for occlusive problems
  • Pain control
  • Supplemental oxygen
  • Administration/monitoring medications to improve anemia
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pernicious anemia

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Caused by a lack of intrinsic factor made by the gastric parietal cells and is required for vitamin B12 absorption

RESULTS IN VITAMIN B12 DEFICIENCY

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pernicious can also occur….

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  • after GI surgery (i.e., gastrectomy, gastric bypass, small bowel resection involving the ileum)
  • In strict vegetarians since most of vitamin B12 come from meat
  • Excessive alcohol or smoking
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pernicious anemia is more common in

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More common in elderly than in younger patients

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neurologic manifestations due to nerve demyelination

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Weakness, paresthesias of feet and hands, ↓ vibratory and position senses, ataxia, muscle weakness, and impaired thought processes

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symptoms of pernicious anemia

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Loss of appetite, abdominal pain, beefy red tongue (atrophic glossitis), icterus, splenic enlargement

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treatment of pernicious anemia

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Parenteral or high oral doses of vitamin B12

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increasing dietary cobalamin as treatment for pernicious anemia

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Increasing dietary cobalamin does not correct this anemia if intrinsic factor is lacking or if there is impaired absorption in the ileum

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Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia

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  • Folic acid is required for DNA synthesis

- RBC formation and maturation

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clinical manifestations of folic acid deficiency anemia

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  • Similar to cobalamin deficiency, but absence of neurologic problems
  • Develops Insidiously
  • Symptoms may be attributed to other coexisting problems (e.g., cirrhosis, esophageal varices).
  • GI disturbances: dyspepsia and a smooth, beefy red tongue.
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common causes of folic acid deficiency

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  • Common causes are Dietary deficiency Malabsorption syndromes. Increased requirement (i.e., pregnancy)
  • Alcohol abuse and anorexia
    Loss during hemodialysis
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malabsorption syndromes of folic acid deficiency

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  • Celiac disease = Celiac disease is an immune disease in which people can’t eat gluten because it will damage their small intestine. TREATMENT IS DIET FREE OF GLUTTEN
  • Crohn’s disease
  • Small bowel resection
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normal serum folate level

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Normal is 3 to 16 mg/mL (7 to 36 mol/L)

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treatment of low serum folate level (folate level is low but vitamin b12 is normal)

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TREATED BY REPLACEMENT THERAPY

  • Usual dose is Folate 1mg per day by mouth
  • Encourage patient to eat foods with large amounts of folic acid
  • In malabsorption states or with chronic alcoholism, up to 5mg per day may be required.
  • Duration of treatment depends on the cause of deficiency.
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what is the most common type of anemia?

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iron deficiency anemia

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progression of iron deficiency causes

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  • Brittle, thin, coarsely ridged, spoon-shaped nails

- A red, sore, painful tongue

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what is iron deficiency anemia

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  • Most common type of anemia worldwide
  • Nutritional iron deficiency
  • Metabolic or functional deficiency
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symptomatic iron anemia figure

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Hgb 7-8 g/dl

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treatments of iron deficiency anemia

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  • Nutritional therapy
  • Oral iron supplements if adequate nutrition
  • Transfusion of packed RBCs
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goal of iron deficiency treatment

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Treat underlying disease that is causing reduced intake or absorption of iron

75
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Normocytic anemia:

Acute and chronic Blood Loss

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Anemia resulting from blood loss may be caused by either acute or chronic problems

  • Acute blood loss occurs as a result of sudden hemorrhage
  • Sources of chronic blood loss are similar to those of iron-deficiency anemia
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gradual acute blood loss

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  • When acute blood loss is more gradual, the body maintains its blood volume by slowly increasing the plasma volume, but then the number of RBCs is significantly diminished.
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causes of acute blood loss

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  • Trauma
  • Complications of surgery
  • Conditions or diseases that disrupt vascular integrity.

SUDDEN REDUCTION IN TOTAL BLOOD VOLUME THAT CAN LEAD TO HYPOVOLEMIC SHOCK

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Retroperitoneal bleeding as a result of acute blood loss

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In the case of retroperitoneal bleeding, the patient MAY NOT experience abdominal pain. Instead, the patient may have numbness and pain in a lower extremity secondary to compression of the lateral cutaneous nerve, which is located in the region of the first to third lumbar vertebrae

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clinical manifestations of acute blood loss

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  • Pain

- Major complication is shock

80
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Internal hemorrhage

of acute blood loss

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Tissue distention, organ displacement, nerve compression

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acute blood loss treatment

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  • Replace blood volume
  • Identify source of hemorrhage and stop blood loss
  • Correct RBC loss once volume replacement is established
  • Provide supplemental iron
  • The anemia should begin to correct itself once the source of hemorrhage is identified, blood loss is controlled, and fluid and blood volumes are replaced.
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causes of chronic blood loss

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  • Bleeding ulcer
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Menstrual and postmenopausal blood loss
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managements involving in chronic blood loss

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  • Identifying the source
  • Stopping the bleeding
  • Providing supplemental iron as needed
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blood transfusion

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  • Benefits/risk weighed

- Not linked into one baseline hemoglobin level but recommended for HCT < 30

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complications of fluid overload

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  • Fluid overload
  • Blood-borne infection
  • Exposure to donor leukocytes
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blood transfusion reactions

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  • Incompatibility, Major - Acute hemolytic transfusion reaction
  • Febrile reaction
  • Allergic reaction
  • Hypocalcemia
  • Bleeding
  • Hypothermia – ventricular dysrhythmias
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sickle cell disease

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Inherited structural abnormality in the hemoglobin

  • Crystal-like, elongated, rigid cell causes occlusion in the microcirculation
  • Sickling in response to cold, dehydration, hypoxia, infection, and acidosis
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clinical presentation of sickle cell disease

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  • Severe bone pain
  • Microinfarcts in many organs, leading to cardiomegaly, renal failure, and chronic leg ulcers
  • Pulmonary infarction leading to HTN and possible ARDS
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sickel cell disease pathophysiology

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NORMAL
-A—->GLU (normal protein)

SICKLE CELL
T—->VAL (mutant protein)

90
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shapes of normal hemoglobin compared to sickle cell hemoglobin

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sickle cell hemoglobin forms long, inflexible chains

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treatment of sickle cell crisis

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  • Oxygen administration
  • Aggressive intravenous fluid hydration
  • Prompt treatment of infection with broad-spectrum antibiotics
  • RBC transfusions are not usually required
  • Pain control with around-the-clock narcotics
  • Folic acid supplementation
  • Hydroxyurea
  • Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is promising towards finding a cure for Sickle Cell Disease

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