PPT-ANEMIA Key points Anemia is not a specific disease state but

a sign of an underlying disorder There are several kinds of anemia A physiologic approach classifies anemia according to whether the deficiency in erythrocytes is caused by a defect in . ace decdadcd good pe ni worthes, but mon ycan not moue, I keepe a fayer, but 8 good pe ni worthes but mon ycan not moue, Ikeepe a fayer but good pe ni worthes, but mon ycan not moue, Ikeep a fayer, bu Mike Clark, M.D.. Anemia. is a decrease in the normal number of red blood cells (RBCs) or less than the normal quantity of hemoglobin in the blood. However, it can include decreased oxygen-binding ability of each hemoglobin molecule due to deformity or lack in numerical development as in some other types of hemoglobin deficiency..   . Seventh International Symposium in Continuing Nursing Education/March, 2014. 3/2014. Donald W. McLaren, MD. Objectives. To discuss how to evaluate and determine cause of anemia. To discuss Iron deficiency (ID) and Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) - causes, evaluation, signs, symptoms, treatment and prevention at different ages. O+G Update 2014. Hospital . Sarikei. What is Anemia. Disorder by which the body is depleted of RBC to carry adequate oxygen to tissues. NICE Guidelines (for pregnant woman). Hb. level <10.5g/dl throughout pregnancy. Hemolysis. is defined as the premature destruction of red blood cells (RBCs).. Anemia results when the rate of destruction exceeds the capacity of the marrow to produce RBCs. Normal RBC survival time is 110. Rafi Ahmed, MD. Hematology and Oncology Fellow. 4-10-14. Overview. Not a diagnosis, but a sign of disease. Warrants an investigation. Definition: Reduction in oxygen carrying capacity of blood due to decreased erythrocyte mass. Mohammad Asgar Khan, MD. Anemia. Learning Objectives:. Learn the pathophysiology of anemia in CKD.. Learn the diagnostic challenges of anemia in CKD.. Learn the therapeutic strategies and related controversies in the treatment of anemia in CKD.. Hematology and Oncology Fellow. 4-10-14. Overview. Not a diagnosis, but a sign of disease. Warrants an investigation. Definition: Reduction in oxygen carrying capacity of blood due to decreased erythrocyte mass. red blood cell mass . or . blood hemoglobin concentration. . In practice, anemia most commonly is defined by reductions in one or both of the following:. Hematocrit (HCT) – The HCT is the fractional volume of a whole blood sample occupied by RBCs, expressed as a percentage. As an example, the normal HCT in a child age 6 to 12 years is approximately 40 percent.. referance. range for the age and sex. The normal ranges vary with age . -neonate < 14g/dl. -1-12mths < 10mg/dl. -1-12y< 11 g/dl. Causes of anemia can be from. Reduced cell production. Increased destruction. .. Epidemiology.. Classification.. Review the terminology used to discuss anemia.. Evaluation:. .. . • Address clues in the history and exam that can direct the evaluation. . • Describe one approach to using lab tests to make the diagnosis. . Abeer. . Anwer. Ahmed. Objectives. Explain background, definition . and etiology of . hypochromic. . anemias. Outline diagnostic algorithm of . . hypochromic. . anemias. Identify key laboratory findings to diagnose . 98 Abstract Cold agglutinin disease(CAgD) is a type of autoimmune hemolytic anemia which generally occurs in adults and is characterized by the presence of IgM antibodies directed against polysaccha Objectives. Learn about iron deficiency anemia. Learn about . anemia . of chronic disease. Distinguish between iron deficiency anemia and anemia of chronic disease . .