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Hematology - Anemia (Treatment (Sickle cell anemia (Administer O2, pain…
Hematology - Anemia
Treatment
Iron Deficiency
Iron supplement, diet change
If bleeding, need to stop underlying cause - may need surgery
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Chronic disease anemia
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If severe, consider transfusion and EPO injections
Aplastic anemia
Blood transfusion
If severe, bone marrow transfusion
Bone marrow disease
Medication, chemotherapy, bone marrow transplant
Hemolytic anemia
Avoiding food, treating disease and immunosuppresants
Blood transfusion, plasmapheresis, splenectomy
Sickle cell anemia
Administer O2, pain-relievers, oral and IV fluid to reduce pain
Blood transfusion, folic supplements, antibiotic
Bone marrow transplant, hydroxyurea
Thalassemia
Medication, chemotherapy, bone marrow transplant, splenectomy, folic supplements
Types of Anemia
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Megaloblastic anemia
Folic acid, B12 deficiency
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IV Iron administration
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Kidney dialysis
Blood loss, increase iron demand due to ESA
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Pathophysiology
Definition
Reduction in RBC, hemoglobin content or both
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