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What Is anemia

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Anemia is a condition in which the hemoglobin concentration is lower than normal; it reflects the presence of fewer than the normal number of erythrocytes within the circulation.

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What is a hypoproliferative anemia?

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In hypoproliferative anemias, the marrow cannot produce adequate numbers of erythrocytes. Decreased erythrocyte production is reflected by an inappropriately normal or low reticulocyte count. Inadequate production of erythrocytes may result from marrow damage due to medications (eg, chloramphenicol) or chemicals (eg, benzene) or from a lack of factors (eg, iron, vitamin B12, folic acid, erythropoietin) necessary for erythrocyte formation.

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What is a Hemolytic Anemia

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In hemolytic anemias, premature destruction of erythrocytes results in the liberation of hemoglobin from the erythrocytes into the plasma; the released Hemoglobin is converted in large part to bilirubin and therefore, the bilirubin concentration rises.

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What can Cause Hemolysis

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Hemolysis can result from an abnormality within the erythrocyte itself (eg, sickle cell anemia, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase [G-6-PD] deficiency) or within the plasma (eg, immune hemolytic anemias), or from direct injury to the erythrocyte within the circulation (eg, hemolysis caused by mechanical heart valve)

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Normal Levels Hemoglobin Women (Hgb)

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12-16 g/dl

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Normal Levels Hemoglobin Males (Hgb)

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13-18g/dl

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Biggest cause of Hypoxemia related to Anemia

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Decreased Hemoglobin, reduces O2 carrying capacity in blood resulting in Hypoxemia

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Erythrocytes are

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Red Blood Cells

Average life span of 120 days

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Normal Levels of Erythrocytes in Males

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4,600,000 (4.6x106)cu mm to 6,200,000 (6.2x106) cu mm

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Normal Levels of Erythrocytes in Females

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4,200,000 (4.2x106)cu mm to 5,400,000 (5.4x106) cu mm

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What are the two types of Iron Obtained from Food

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Heme is from animal sources

Non-Heme From plant sources

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Transferin does what

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Transport Iron in the blood

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Name five sources of Non-Heme Iron

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Fortified Cereals

Dried Beans(Kidney Beans, Chick peas)

Peas

Sweet Potates

Green leafy Veggies(Spinach, Kale)

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Name Three Sources of Heme Iron

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Muscle Meats (Beef, Pork, Dark meat chicken)

Tounge(Tripe)

Organ Meats (Liver, Kidneys)

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Eating Both Heme and Non-Heme Sources of Iron have a Synergestic effect with absortion.

TRUE OR FALSE

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True. If you eat at least 10% Non-Heme sources with Heme there is a synergistic effect increasing the absorption of the Iron.

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Normal Values Of Hematocrit For Males

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40-52 %

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Normal Values Of Hematocrit for Females

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36-48%

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What are Reticulocytes

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Imature RBC’s

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What are Reticulocytes Used to monitor

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Reticulocytes are utilized to montior for Bone marrow failure.

An Increase in Reticulocytes after Iron treatment for anemia shows treatment is working

No increase or lack of production indicates a bone marrow disorder

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Hyprolifitive anemia

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Defect in production of RBCs due to Iron, Vitamin B12, or Folate Deficiancy.

Also From Decreased Erythorpoietin production and cancers

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Hemolytic Anemia

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Results from Excessive Destruction of RBCs

SLE( Systemic Lupus Erythropoesis)

Hyperspleenism

Altered Erythropoisis(cell Shape)

May also be caused by blood loss

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MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume)

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The measure of the average size of a single RBC

Macrocytic (large)

Microcytic (small)

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MCHC (Mean corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration)

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Measure of the average percent of hemoglobin on a single RBC

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RDW

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Red cell distribution- essentially and indication of the degree of abnormal variation in sizes of RBCs

Assists in determining type of anemmia present or causes

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Macro cytic disorders indicate
B-12 issues
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Micro Cytic indicate
Iron disorders
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Clinical Manifestations of Anemia
* Fatigue, weakness, mailase(most common) * Palor and Jaundice(Hemolytic only due to increased BilliRubin) * Cardiac and Respiratory (due to increase vascular Rates) * Tounge changes (iron = Smooth Red, B12/Folate = Red Beefy) * Nail Changes * Angular Cheilosis (Mouth edges Split) * PICA (ice chewers= anemia)
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Erythropoetin is?
A hormone from the kidney that increases RBC production.
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What is the relationship to of the kidneys with anemias?
95% of anemias can lead to Kidney disorders and concerns. With anemia be sure to monitor for kidney fucntion
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Assessment is Key What parts of assessment are VIP
* Health hx and Physical exam- ETOH Decreases Absorbtion of Folic acid, also heredity is a good indicator of anemia * Lab Datas * Nutrition and Meds- Strict Vegitarian diet can decrease B12 * Recent blood lossess( Menses or GI bleeds) * Nero- B12 Defiicits can cause Delirium
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Priority for managing fatigue R/T anemia
Assisting the patient to prioritize activities and establish a balance between activity and rest is very important because it has the largest effect on the quality of life of an anemic patient. ## Footnote ***it is very important as a nurse not to cluster your care like you normally would to avoid overwhelming the patient.*** ***provide breaks between tasks such as bathing, toileting, and ambulation programs***
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What Are some diagnoses for Patients with anemia
* Fatigue R/T Decrease Hgb and decreased O2 Carrying capacity of the blood * Imbalanced nutrition less than body requiremets r/t B12,, Folic Acid, or Iron Deficiencey * Ineffective tissue perfusion r/t decreased RBC's * Noncompliance with Prescribed medicine therapys
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What is the best treatment for anemias
Proper nutrition
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Problems with Compliance include
* Need to understand the purpose of the med * Undesireable S/E * GI constipation * cost inhibitive
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Potential Complications from Anemia
* Heart failure * angina * paresthesia * confusion * injury r/t falls * Depressed mood
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Hyporoliferative anemia Iron Deficiency Anemia
Most Common of all ages and all the world Hypochromic(poor color) Micro Cytic( Small Cells) Low Reticulicytes, Iron, Ferritin, MCV and Increased TIBC(transferin)
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Hyporoliferative anemia Iron Deficiency Anemia Most Common Cause
Dietary Concerns Not enough Dietary Iron Sometimes related to Increased blood loss from Menses or GI Bleed
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TIBC
Total Iron Binding capacity
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Iron Supplements care and Concerns?
GIve 1hr before or two hours after meals Avoid giving with H2 blockers, Antacids, calcium, coffee/tea, fiber and some phospate sodas(colas) Best absorbed on an empty stomach with vit c, (orange Juices) Iron dextrane only used if oral Ferrous Sulfate is not tolerated. Given as liquid to children with straw to avoid teeth staining.
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Pernicious Anemia- Missing Intrinsic Factor
Must be treated by injections of B12 Oral will not help. The body does not absorb B-12 Can be hereditary, but is primarily a disorder of the elderly
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Dietary concerns for Pericious Anemia
Soft food because of Beefy Tounge.
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B12 Deficiency causes
Vegitarians who consume no meat or dairy poor absorbtion (chrones, bariatric surgery)
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S/S of Both Hyproproliferative Anemia's(B12-Pernicous)
Nero symptoms Confusion Numbness tingling in Hands/Feet Poor Balance(rombergs sign) Trouble walking Burning tounge
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What is rombergs Sign
When patient closes their eyes and waivers while standing with thier feet together
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What is Schilings test and how is it done
Evaluates the bodies ability to absorb B-12 Large dose given to Pt fasting given radioactive b-12 and then an 24 hour urine is collected. If radioctive is in urine body absorbed. if not then no absorbtion through GI tract
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Folate Deficency anemia
Normochromatic and macrocytic Rapid Onset mimics B-12 Decerase in Folate levels People who rarely eat raw or uncooked veggis ETOH, Preggers, pts with chronic Heolytic anemia Nutrition considerations- Foods high in Folic Acid Green Leafy veggies, organ meats, whole grains, enriched cereals
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Management of anemias
B-12 : Veggies can take oral supplements or fortified soy mild Perncious anemia- Monthy IM injections of B-12 Folic- Increasing Folic acid Intake in diet or supplement 1mg folic acid daily \*\*\*Folic acid is not used to treat until others are ruled out\*\*\*\*
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Aplastic Anemia
Normochromatic, Normocytic Idyooathic Is a decrease in precursor cells of the bone marrow believed associated supstances- cytotoxic agents, anti thyroids, antimicrobials, inorganic arsenic, Benzene, pesticides, plutonium and radon Essentially STEM CELLS FROM THE BODY Attack T-CElls from Bone marrow
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S/S of Aplastic Anemia
Gradual Onset, weakness, pallor, Dysnea on exertion Abnormal Bleeding on 1/3 of patients sepsis Treatment Hemapoietic stem cell transplant Immunosupresives Generally not treated for pts over 60 Due to poor tx response
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How do Hypoproliferate anemias affect renal disorders
They decrease Erythropoetin levels and increase creatinine levels. Treated with Epogen, or Procrit
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Hemolytic Anemias
altered erthyposis of cell- resulted in fragmented RBCs increased reticulocyte levels and billirubin body destroys RBC's monitor labs,
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Sickle Cell Anemia
Inherited, RBCs Scikle when body dehydrates and there is poor perfusion. Low O2 causes sickles, Increases Pain and swelling from poor perfusion Treated with Oxygen and fluids
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Clinical Manifestations of SCA
Hgb Levels of 7-10 are normal Jaundice Bone marrow expands in children Dysrythmias in adults Children can have enlargement of flat bones of face Adults can have and enlarged heart
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Types of SCA Crisis
Acute Vaso-Occlusive- Entrapment of Cells due to clumping and lack of venous space Sequestiration- Results when other organs such as spleen pool blood
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thalassemia
is a group of hereditary disorders that are associated with defective hemoglobin chain synthesis. Comes in two groups Alpha and Beta
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Alpha Thalassemia Occurs Mainly in?
People form Asia and the middle East This is the milder form
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Beta Thalassemia occurs mostly in
People from the mediterainian regions and may also occur in asian or middle easterns
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Complications of thalassemia are
Iron overload infection due to splenic removal enlarged spleen from RBC over load slower growth rates Heart problems
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