Light Blue Illustrative Medical Project Presentation.pdf.pdf

Ward class discussion thalassemia topics

1. Presented by: Moncal and Padernal
THALASEMIA

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DISEASE
CONDITION
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RISK FACTORS
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SIGNS AND
SYMPTOMS
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DIAGNOSTIC
FINDINGS
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MEDICAL
MANAGEMENT
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NURSING
MANAGEMENT
Contents

3. DISEASE CONDITION
Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder
characterized by decreased or defective
production of hemoglobin, leading to anemia.
It is caused by mutations in the genes
responsible for hemoglobin synthesis, affecting
either the alpha or beta globin chains.

4. DISEASE CONDITION
The severity of the disease varies depending on the
number of affected genes, ranging from mild anemia to
life-threatening complications.
Types:
Alpha Thalassemia – Defect in the alpha-globin gene
Beta Thalassemia – Defect in the beta-globin gene

5. Ethnicity (more common in
Mediterranean, African, Middle Eastern,
and Southeast Asian populations)
Both parents being carriers of the
defective gene increase the risk of
severe thalassemia in offspring.
RISK
FACTORS!
Family history of Thalassemia
(genetic inheritance)

6. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF THALASEMIA
Fatigue and weakness
Pale or yellowish skin
(jaundice)
Shortness of breath
Delayed growth and puberty
Bone deformities, particularly in
the face
Enlarged spleen (splenomegaly)
Dark urine (due to hemolysis)

7. Complete Blood Count
DIAGNOSTIC FINDINGS
-Low hemoglobin and
red blood cell count,
microcytic hypochromic
anemia
Hemoglobin
Electrophoresis
Peripheral Blood Smear
-Small, pale red blood
cells with target cells
-Confirms the type of
thalassemia by
detecting abnormal
hemoglobin patterns

8. Iron Studies
DIAGNOSTIC FINDINGS
-To differentiate
from iron-deficiency
anemia
Genetic Testing
-To Identifies
mutations in the
globin genes

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Project
objectives
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