Chronic Blood Loss

Question 1

What are the sources of chronic blood loss? (3)

Answer 1

Bleeding ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Menstraual & post menopausal blood loss

Question 2

The effects of chronic blood loss are usually due to?

Answer 2

Depleted iron stores

Question 3

Do we consider chronic blood loss an iron deficiency anemia?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

What are the 3 managements for chronic blood loss?

Answer 4

Identify the source
Stop the bleeding
Providing supplements iron as needed