Reactive Changes to Bloods Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 main conditions where reactive blood changes are seen?
A
renal failure, RA, congestive cardiac failure (CCF)
2
Q
How do you treat renal failure induced anaemia?
A
EPO infusion, iron supplements.
3
Q
What would platelet count be like in renal failure
A
could be high due to iron defieincy or low due to direct effect of uremia on production of platelets
4
Q
How does anaemia result from CCF?
A
kidney disease,
