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1
Q

What are the mechanisms of Anemia?

A
  • RBC loss
  • Decreased RBC survival
  • Decreased RBC Production
2
Q

What are the laboratory test for Anemia?

A
  • CBC = count all cells
  • Blood smear review
  • Reticulocyte count
  • Iron indices (iron binding capacity)
3
Q

Young healthy individuals can tolerate _______ml of rapid blood loss with minimal symptoms.

A

1000ml *2000ml rapid loss produces shock

4
Q

What is chronic hemorrhage?

A

Rate of RBC loss exceeds rate of RBC generation

5
Q

After blood loss how is volume resorted immediately?

A

Interstitial fluid redistributes to restore volume