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iron defeciency anaemia (Pathophysiology (Iron synthesis heme, Heme is…
iron defeciency anaemia
Pathophysiology
Iron synthesis heme
Heme is responsible for formation of heamoglobin protein
Heamoglobin is found in red blood cells
Oxygen binds to Hb in the blood
Hb transport oxygen to all parts of the body
Therefore a decrease in iron result in a decrease in Hb
Low levels of Hb causes anaemia
Lead to reduce oxygen levels in circulating blood
defination
Occur when there is insufficient iron for Heamoglobin synthesis
Normal Hb =12and above
Below 8 is regarded as anaemia
Clinical Menifestations
dry and pale skin
cynosis
difficulty in concentration
dyspnoea
fainting
diagnostic tests
full blood count
stool for occult blood
heamoglobin test
low serum iron and ferritin in blood
nursing interventions
Monitor the Hb
Ensure that patient eat food containing Iron
Monitor blood transfusion of patients
Assist patient when mobalizing because of the risk of fainting
Encourage rest
Minimize exposure to toxic agents
Pharmacology
Iron supplements
Blood transfusion
Ferrous gluconate
Vitamine C
Ferrous sulphate
Diet
Iron is no produced by the body but its found in food
food high in iron in their diet
Lean beef, chicken, liver, pork, fish, lamb
all greens vegetables and vegetables