Alterations in Hematology

Define these terms:

Anemia

Hemosiderin

Erythopoesis

CBC

Reticulocyte Count

Ferritin Level

Causes of Iron Deficiency

Assessment for those with Iron Deficiency

Care of client with Iron Deficiency

Administration of Iron Preparations

1. oral

2. IM

Teaching about Iron Deficiency – (consider growth and development)

Sickle Cell Anemia

Etiology

Pathophysiology

Systemic Effects of Sickle Cell

Spleen

Liver

Kidney

Bones

Central nervous system

Heart

Predictors of Disease Severity

Assessment Findings in the child with Sickle Cell Anemia

Sickle Cell Crises

Vaso-occlusive

Spleenic Sequestration

Aplastic Crises

Hyperhemolytic

Stroke

Chest syndrome

Overwhelming infection

Tests – sickle cell

Goals of Care with Sickle Cell

Beta Thalassemia

Etiology

Pathophysiology

Assessment Findings

Care of the child with thalassemia

Hemophilia

Etiology

Pathophysiology

Levels of severity

Developmental Issues

Teaching of Child and Parents

Care of the Child with Hemophilia