Erythrocyte Disorders
Overview What is an Erythrocyte? Erythrocytes, also called red blood cells, are the component of blood that carries oxygen. The word “erythrocyte” comes from the word “erythros” meaning “red,” “kytos”...
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Megaloblastic Anemias
Definition Megalosblastic anemias are characterized by the presence of enlarged red cells (megaloblasts) due to the impaired cell division. Because the erythrocytes that reach the circulation are enlarged, a macrocytic...
Classifications of Anemia
Overview The main function of a red blood cell or erythrocyte is to carry and transport oxygen to the different parts of the body. The normal RBC count is 4-6...
Iron-deficiency Anemia
Definition: Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is an ailment when there is not enough hemoglobin produced by the body to meet its requirement. The benchmark for its diagnosis is marked by...
Nursing Care Plan – Anemia
Nursing Care Plan – Anemia
Anemia is the reduction in red blood cells (erythrocytes) thus decreasing the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood due to the following (1) excessive blood loss (2) deficiencies and abnormalities of RBC production (3) Excessive destruction of RBC.
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