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Aplastic Anemia: In a Nutshell (Pediatric Nursing)
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00:00 So in a nutshell, what is aplastic anemia? Well, this is gonna result from bone marrow failure. 00:06 It's gonna result in a reduction in all cell lines including red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. 00:12 This can be caused by anything that damanges the bone marrow. 00:17 Signs and symptoms are due to anemia, the low platelet count and a decreased immune system. 00:22 Complications can arise from the lack of sufficient cells and you can treat this by replacing blood components and through a stem cell transplant. 00:31 Thank you for watching this lecture on aplastic anemia.
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The lecture Aplastic Anemia: In a Nutshell (Pediatric Nursing) by Paula Ruedebusch is from the course Blood Disorders – Pediatric Nursing.
Included Quiz Questions
Damage to the bone marrow in aplastic anemia results in a reduction in which cells? Select all that apply.
- Red blood cells (RBCs)
- Stem cells
- Nerve cells
- White blood cells (WBCs)
- Platelets
Author of lecture Aplastic Anemia: In a Nutshell (Pediatric Nursing)
Paula Ruedebusch
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