Unit Objectives - 1
Reading assignment:
Pages 251 - 261
Unit objectives:
1. Discuss hemolytic anemia.
3. Define and differentiate intravascular and extravascular hemolysis.
2. Discuss methods to classify hemolytic anemias.
4. Describe red cell catabolism.
5. List the main clinical features of hemolytic anemia.
6. Identify lab tests that indicate accelerated red cell destruction.