W34/L3: Anaemia Flashcards
1
Q
Define pancytopenia
A
Not enough blood cells
2
Q
Define anaemia
A
Not enough RBCs, but it’s measured by Hb level
3
Q
What’s the word for not enough platelets?
A
Thrombocytopenia
4
Q
What’s the word for not enough WBCs?
A
Leukopenia
5
Q
What’s the word for too many RBCs?
A
Polycythaemia
6
Q
What’s the word for too many WBCs?
A
Leukocytosis
7
Q
What’s the word for too many platelets?
A
Thrombocytosis
8
Q
What’s the equation for tissue oxygen delivery?
A
CO x Hb x %O2 Sat x 1.34
9
Q
Based on the tissue oxygen delivery equation, what’s the only response to acute blood loss?
A
Increased HR
10
Q
What are the clinical signs of anaemia?
A
Pale Lethargic Failure to thrive (in children) Hypoxic tissue affects Tachycardia
11
Q
What are the 3 broad categories of anaemia causes?
A
Failure of production
Increased destruction/loss
Inappropriate production
