Hemolytic Anemia

• Pathophysiology:

  • Results from excessive destruction of RBCs, or hemolysis, leading to a low erythrocyte count and low total hemoglobin
• Etiologies:

  • Genetic defects
  • Immune reactions
  • Changes in blood chemistry
  • Infections such as Malaria
  • Toxins in the blood
  • Antigen-antibody reactions
• Clinical Manifestations:

  • Jaundice
  • Dyspnea
  • Fatigue
  • Tachycardia
  • Hypotension
  • Hematuria