Haem Flashcards
1
Q
what are sx of anaemia
A
- pallor
- flow murmur
- SOB
- weakness
- lethargy
- poor concentration
- poor growth
2
Q
causes of microcytic anaemia
A
IDA
thalassesmia
lead poisoning
3
Q
causes of normocytic anaemia
A
ACD
BM infiltration
renal failure
4
Q
causes of macrocytic anaemia
A
VB12/folate deficiency
liver failure
5
Q
if a child has IDA how do you manage them
A
reduce cows milk intake to <250mL/day
iron requirement 2mg/kg/day. ferrous sulphate supplement.
breast milk lo win iron but easily absorbed
6
Q
when would you suspect ITP
A
2 weeks after viral illness
isolated low plt count
bleeding sx
7
Q
how do you manage ITP
A
based on sx not plt count
self limiting most 90% resolve at 6mo
