PPT-Anemia in Children: When to Transfuse

Adekunle Adekile MD PhD Professor Department of Pediatrics Kuwait University Outline Normal Hb levels at different ages Classification History and Physical Examination Indications for transfusion. 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. Laboratory Procedures. Anemia. Defined:. A condition of reduced oxygen carrying capacity of erythrocytes. Erythrocyte disorders. May be associated with. : . Decreased production of . RBC’s. Increased destruction of . Hinkle & . cheever. ch33. Physiology review: . Hematologic . System. Consists of blood . and the blood forming . sites. . Blood: . Plasma. : fluid portion of . blood—contains platelets and clotting factors. 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. Be able to classify the different types of anemia. Understand the signs and symptoms associated with anemia.. Being able to interpret lab abnormalities to diagnose different causes of anemia. . Introduction to Anemia. Assistant Professor of Medicine & Oncology, Division of Hematology. Disclosures. None. Objectives. Understand the basic physiology of iron absorption, transport and storage. Understand the causes of iron deficiency and the compensatory responses seen in clinical lab tests. CKD . Patients. 2012 KDIGO . Update. Dr. . Shahram. . Taheri. . CKD is a worldwide public health issue. . The incidence and prevalence of kidney failure are increasing, outcomes are poor, and the cost is high. . 200-300ACQUISITIONTRANSFUSION700-1350900-1650t or worseharm to patients7 in the United States 2007 Available at http//wwwhcup usahrqgov/reports/factsandgures/2007/pdfs/FFreport2007pdf - Accessed June Iron Plus Initiative. 18th September, 2018. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Government of India. 58%. . of children. (6-59 months). 54%. . of adolescent . girls . (15-19 years). 29%. . of adolescent . 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 . April 12, 2014. Virginia Harrod, MD, PhD. Pediatric Hematology Oncology. Overview . Definition of anemia. Review of CBC values. Review of Hemoglobin. Types of Anemia. Microcytic, macrocytic, normocytic. Dr . Preeti. Singh. Associate Professor. Department of Pediatrics. Lady . Hardinge. Medical College. Outline. Magnitude of anemia in India. Trend analysis of prevalence of anemia. Etiology and determinants of childhood anemia. 142 * Anemia of women age 15-49 classified as having anemia, by background characteristics, Turkmenistan 2000 ___ _________ ___________________________________________________ Per