Anemia Handout PDF
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This document is a presentation on the basic evaluation of anemia in adults. It covers topics such as cell lineage, metabolic responses, morphology, diagnosis, and treatment of different types of anemia. It also includes normal hematologic parameters and potential causes of anemia.
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BASIC EVALUATION OF ANEMIA IN ADULTS Dr. Amy Lask, DNP, FNP-BC, NCTTS OBJECTIVES Review cell lineage and function Review metabolic and physiologic responses to anemia (patient presentation) Discuss the morphology, causes, diagnosis, and treatments of microcytic, normocytic, a...
BASIC EVALUATION OF ANEMIA IN ADULTS Dr. Amy Lask, DNP, FNP-BC, NCTTS OBJECTIVES Review cell lineage and function Review metabolic and physiologic responses to anemia (patient presentation) Discuss the morphology, causes, diagnosis, and treatments of microcytic, normocytic, and macrocytic anemia Review guidelines for Hematology referral ANEMIA AS PRIMARY DIAGNOSIS Annually 2.8 billion* 778,000* 5,380* (*CDC, 2015) Cell lineage RED BLOOD CELL (RBC) FUNCTION Transport oxygen from the lungs to the tissues Transport carbon dioxide (CO2) electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, Carry immune cells (Kuhn et al., 2017) Normal hematologic parameters in adults Parameter Men Women Hemoglobin (g/dL) 13.6 to 16.9 11.9 to 14.8 Hematocrit (%) 40 to 50 35 to 43 RBC count (× 106/microL) 4.2 to 5.7 3.8 to 5.0 MCV (fL) 80 to 100 MCHC 33 to 37 RDW (%) 11.5 to 14 Reticulocyte count (x 103/ 16 to 130 16 to 98 microL or x 109/L) Platelet count (× 103/microL) 152 to 324 153 to 361 WBC count (× 103/microL) 3.8 to 10.4 ANEMIA Reduction in the proportion of red blood cells Hemoglobin
