Anaemia is a condition in which there is a deficiency of quantity or quality of red cells or of haemoglobin in the blood
Hypoproliferative anaemia is caused by...
iron deficiency
altered erythropoiesis
drug-induced
vitamin B deficiency
autoimmune response
cancer
folate deficiency
hypersplenism
mechanical heart valves
decreased erythropoietin production
Haemolytic anaemia is caused by....
autoimmune process
Anaemia often manifests as:
fatigue, weakness, maliase, pallor and jaundice
fever, infection, bleeding tendencies and bone marrow pain
anorexia, weight loss, confusion and tender spleen
nausea and vomiting, constipation, urinary retention and light headedness
Complications of anaemias include; heart failure, angina, confusion and parestehsias (tingling)
Nursing interventions for anaemia include:
balancing activity and rest
perineal and rectal care
small, frequent feedings
adequate nutrition
patient education regarding compliance with therapy and lifestyle changes
Acute Myeloid Leukaemia is a mutation in myeloid cell with uncontrolled proliferation of cells
Acute Myeloid Leukaemia is treated by aggressive chemotherapy, BMT & PBSCT imatinib mesylate, BMT & PBSCT chemo. & monoclonal antibody therapy( aggressive chemotherapy, BMT & PBSCT, imatinib mesylate, BMT & PBSCT, chemo. & monoclonal antibody therapy )
Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia is a mutation in myeloid stem cells with uncontrolled proliferation of cells
Acute Lymphatic Leukaemia is the presence of malignant B lymphocytes which cause excessive accumulation of cells
Chronic Lymphatic Leukaemia is defect in myeloid stem cells mutation in myeloid stem cells maligant B lymphocytes proliferation of immature lymphoid cells( defect in myeloid stem cells, mutation in myeloid stem cells, maligant B lymphocytes, proliferation of immature lymphoid cells )
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is:
a blood clot formed in situ within a vein deep in the body
obstruction of a blood vessel due to a blood clot
an aneurysm which occurs in the abdominal part of the aorta
What causes DVTs?
damage to the walls of the vein
surgery
during a long flight
extended bed rest
sluggish blood flow
hypercoagubility
Signs and symptoms of a DVT include:
swelling of the leg or along the vein in the leg
shortness of breath
chest pain
pain or tenderness in the leg
throbbing feeling in the abdomen
red or discoloured skin on the leg
increased warmth in teh area of the leg which is swollen
DVTs are usually treated with ❌
