Bøger af Martha Pratt

Anemia is a blood disorder, where the capability of the blood to carry oxygen is decreased due to a low blood count, or due to low levels of hemoglobin. Chronic anemia has symptoms such as weakness, headaches, tiredness and short breath, while acute anemia shows symptoms like loss of consciousness, confusion, dizziness and increased thirst. The causes of anemia include loss of blood, fluid overload, impaired production of red blood cells, and increased reduction of red blood cells. Anemia is diagnosed on the basis of complete blood count. A blood test is utilized generally for determining the platelets and count of red blood cells and white blood cells. Tests such as serum ferritin, serum vitamin B12, and sample of bone marrow can help in determining the type of anemia and its cause. Treatment of anemia is dependent on its severity and cause, and includes iron supplementation in oral and injectable form, blood transfusions, intramuscular injections of vitamin B12, hyperbaric oxygen, and erythropoiesis-stimulating agents. This book aims to understand the diagnosis and treatment of anemia. It will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.

The decrease in the total amount of red blood cells in the blood is known as anemia. The blood of an anemic person has a lower ability to carry oxygen which leads to various problems such as weakness, fatigue and shortened breath. The symptoms of anemia depend on its cause. In severe anemia, the body fulfills the lack of oxygen by an increase in cardiac output which causes symptoms such as palpitations, angina and intermittent claudication of the legs. The causes of anemia are classified into various groups that are impaired red blood cell production, increased RBC destruction, blood loss and fluid overload. Its treatment includes blood transfusions and providing oral and injectable iron to the person. The topics covered in this extensive book deal with the core aspects of anemia. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.

Anemia is a disease that occurs due to the decreased amount of total red blood cells in the blood. Due to the deficiency of hemoglobin which carries oxygen, the person often experiences shortness of breath on exertion. It can also exhibit symptoms of a heart failure. The most common cause of anemia is blood loss. Several reasons can lead to blood loss such as severe trauma or surgery, menstruation, and gynecological disturbances. Other causes of anemia include fluid overload, which decreases the hemoglobin concentration, and certain gastrointestinal disorders. The common treatment of anemia includes oral and injectable iron, blood transfusions, erythropoiesis-stimulating agent and hyperbaric oxygen. This book discusses the fundamentals as well as modern approaches for management of anemia. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. It will serve as a valuable source of reference for graduate and post graduate students.

The absolute decrease in red blood cell mass resulting in the lowered ability of the blood to carry oxygen is known as anemia. The major causes of anemia include blood loss from trauma or surgery, decreased red blood cell production and increased red blood cell destruction. The most common signs and symptoms of anemia include weakness, poor concentration, fatigue, pallor, shortness of breath and symptoms of a heart failure. It is diagnosed through testing the complete blood count, red blood cells and hemoglobin level. The treatment of anemia varies according to its cause and severity. Vitamin supplements such as folic acid and vitamin B12 are often used to replace certain deficiencies. The topics covered in this extensive book deal with the core aspects of anemia. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.