🩸 ANEMIA – FULL NOTES
🔹 1. Definition
Anemia is a condition in which there is a decrease in the number of red blood cells (RBCs), hemoglobin concentration, or both, leading to reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.
🔹 2. Normal Values (Important)
Hemoglobin (Hb):
Male: 13–17 g/dL
Female: 12–15 g/dL
Packed Cell Volume (PCV):
Male: 40–54%
Female: 36–48%
👉 Example:
PCV = 27% → indicates anemia ✅
🔹 3. Classification of Anemia
🧪 A. Based on Cause
1. Blood Loss
Trauma