Anemia Scheme

RBC count: 4.5-6 million/cmm, Hemoglobin concentration: 15 gm% (13.5-17.5), Hematocrit value: 45%

The O2 dissociation curve shifts to the right due to excess production of 2,3 DPG which weakens the binding between O2 and Hb.

Females have lower values due to the effect of androgen in females plus the effect of menstruation.

<p>Low cardiac output despite high cardiac output.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Erythropoietin, produced by the kidney, stimulates RBC production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fatigue and lassitude.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Excess production of 2,3 DPG (2,3 diphosphoglycerate) weakens the binding between O2 and Hb, enhancing O2 delivery to the tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hyperdynamic circulation results in short circulation time and high cardiac output.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Blood is shifted to vital organs, including the brain, potentially preserving cognitive function even in the presence of anemia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Erythropoietin, produced by the kidneys, stimulates the production of red blood cells (RBCs).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The low oxygen-carrying capacity of blood in anemia leads to symptoms of low cardiac output even though cardiac output is high.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Loss of concentration, headache, and dizziness occur due to reduced oxygen supply to the brain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hyperdynamic circulation in anemia results in short circulation time and high cardiac output as the body attempts to compensate for reduced oxygen delivery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased production of 2,3 DPG in anemic patients decreases the affinity between oxygen and hemoglobin, thereby facilitating oxygen release to tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Blood redistribution ensures that vital organs, such as the brain, receive an adequate blood supply, despite overall reduced oxygen levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Anemia leads to manifestations of low cardiac output despite high cardiac output due to the body's compensatory mechanisms for maintaining organ perfusion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Erythropoietin, produced by the kidneys, stimulates the production of red blood cells to increase the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The symptoms of anemia depend more on how rapidly hemoglobin levels decrease rather than the absolute value of hemoglobin.</p> Signup and view all the answers