Normochromic, normocytic anaemia

Question 1

What can cause normochromic, normocytic anaemia?

Answer 1

1. Acute blood loss
2. Anaemia of chronic disease or secondary anaemia
3. Anaemia of renal failure – deficiency of erythropoietin

Question 2

Is there always immediate anaemia after blood loss?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

What do normochromic, normocytic red cells look like on a blood film?

Answer 3

• Even size compared to nucleus of small lymphocyte
• Even shape
• Area of central pallor <33% of red cell diameter

Question 4

What are the signs of acute blood loss?

Answer 4

• Pale and clammy
• Pulse -> tachycardia
• BP -> low
• Decreased level of consciousness

Question 5

Which blood is the universal giver?

Answer 5

O negative