Lab Values
The lab value used to measure blood levels
CBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit
State of fatigue or sluggishness
Lethargy
Cause of blood loss anemia
A fall in red blood cell count, hematocrit, and hemoglobin is caused by hemodilution resulting from movement of fluid into the vascular compartments
Treatment options
Blood transfusion
Medication Options
Folic acid, corticosteroids, rituximab, and IVIG
Normal Male Hgb
Male: 13.8 to 17.2 grams per deciliter (g/dL)
the state or condition of lacking strength
weakness
Risk factors of blood loss anemia
Hemorrhage, bleeding loss, internal or external, surgery.
Risk Factors (list two)
A diet lacking vitamins and minerals, intestinal disorders, menstruation, pregnancy, family history, age.
Treatment options
Blood transfusions, medicines, plasmapheresis, surgery, blood and marrow stem cell transplants, and lifestyle changes.
Normal Female Hgb
Female: 12.1 to 15.1 g/dL
Glossitis
Inflammation of the tongue
Treatment options for blood loss anemia
Blood transfusion, IV fluids
Medication Options
IV iron therapy, Vitamin B, antibiotics, bone marrow transportation
Risk Factors
Inherited blood disorders such as sickle cell disease or thalassemia, autoimmune disorders, bone marrow failure, or infections.
Normal Male Hct
Male is 40 to 54%
pallor
pale appearance
Medication options for blood loss anemia
IV Fluids, Oxygen
Prevention Measures
Iron Supplements
Cause of Hemolytic Anemia
Inherited conditions, such as sickle cell anemia and thalassemia.
Normal Female Hct
Women it is 36 to 48%
Swelling and enlargement of the liver and spleen
Hepatosplenomegaly
Prevention methods for blood loss anemia
Premedication prior to surgery with fluids, Iron Supplements
Cause of Deficient RBC production
Iron deficiency anemia is due to insufficient iron. Without enough iron, your body can't produce enough of a substance in red blood cells that enables them to carry oxygen
Anemia Definition
An abnormally low number of circulating red blood cells or level of hemoglobin, or both, resulting in diminished oxygen-carrying capacity.