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The reduction of circulating hemoglobin resulting in a decrease in oxygen-carrying capacity of the red blood cells (RBCs).
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Anemia
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What are 4 causes of anemia?
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1. Impaired or decreased production of RBCs
2. Nutritional deficiencies 3. Metabolic disturbances 4. Increased erythocyte destruction |
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What lab value is the true indicator of the physiological potential of blood to transport oxygen to tissue?
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Hemoglobin
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What is the difference b/t direct and indirect Coombs testing?
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Direct Coombs test identifies antibodies on the SURFACE OF THE RED CELLS whereas Indirect Coombs identifies antibodies in the SERUM
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What is the standard treatment for anemia?
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LR, IR, PRBC transfusion of 10 ml/kg
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Children receiving radiation therapy need to maintain hemoglobin levels of ____or higher to get maximum benefit from therapy.
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10 gm/dL
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What is considered neutropenia for an infant up to 2 yo?
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ANC 1000 or less
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What is considered neutropenia in children greater than 2 yo?
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ANC 1500 or less
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The risk for serious bacterial infection is increase when the ANC is below?
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500
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How is ANC calculated?
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(%bands+%segs) x WBC
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A patient with F/N should have the following diagnostic work up done:
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1. History and PE
2. Blood cultures from all lumens and possibly peripheral 3. UA and urine culture 4. Stool cx (if diarrhea present) 5. CXR (at discretion of the provider) |
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What is the recommended dose and duration of treatment for GCSF following chemotherapy?
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5-10 micrograms/kg starting 1-5 days post chemotherapy x 10-14 days
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