Anemia
and
Blood
Transfusion
, Anemia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Complete_blood_count
Decrease in Red blood cells leads to insufficient oxygen for the body’s needs.
RBCs have a protein molecule called Hemoglobin
Hemoglobin used to:
transport oxygen throughout the body.
transport CO2 to lungs to be exhaled.
• Many different kinds/causes.
• Main result—decreased hgb--puts added workload on the heart.
VIDEO—Anemia Types for Nursing Students (8 minutes)
https: www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0HgzWMJK7U
, Iron Deficiency Anemia (most common) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki
Angular_cheilitis
• Lack of iron-rich foods (needed to make hgb).
S/S
• Fatigue, SOB, tachycardia, confusion,
• Dizziness, Paleness, Cold sensitivity
• Leg cramps, Pica, Cracked corners of mouth
Diagnosis--RBC, hgb, hct, iron levels. * Fecal occult test.
Treatment
• Iron supplements (PO, IM), Iron-rich foods
• Iron Supplements
• S/E: Tarry stools, constipation, nausea, heartburn
• fluids to reduce constipation.
• PO --Ferrous Sulfate—
• Empty stomach to reduce GI upset
• take with vit. C * not with dairy
• Liquid—straw, rinse mouth
• IM —Imferon--Z-track in a large muscle.
https://annapolispediatrics.com/parent-
resources/iron-rich-foods-and-why-we-need-
them
and
Blood
Transfusion
, Anemia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Complete_blood_count
Decrease in Red blood cells leads to insufficient oxygen for the body’s needs.
RBCs have a protein molecule called Hemoglobin
Hemoglobin used to:
transport oxygen throughout the body.
transport CO2 to lungs to be exhaled.
• Many different kinds/causes.
• Main result—decreased hgb--puts added workload on the heart.
VIDEO—Anemia Types for Nursing Students (8 minutes)
https: www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0HgzWMJK7U
, Iron Deficiency Anemia (most common) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki
Angular_cheilitis
• Lack of iron-rich foods (needed to make hgb).
S/S
• Fatigue, SOB, tachycardia, confusion,
• Dizziness, Paleness, Cold sensitivity
• Leg cramps, Pica, Cracked corners of mouth
Diagnosis--RBC, hgb, hct, iron levels. * Fecal occult test.
Treatment
• Iron supplements (PO, IM), Iron-rich foods
• Iron Supplements
• S/E: Tarry stools, constipation, nausea, heartburn
• fluids to reduce constipation.
• PO --Ferrous Sulfate—
• Empty stomach to reduce GI upset
• take with vit. C * not with dairy
• Liquid—straw, rinse mouth
• IM —Imferon--Z-track in a large muscle.
https://annapolispediatrics.com/parent-
resources/iron-rich-foods-and-why-we-need-
them
