WHO GETS IT?
SYMPTOMS Aplastic Anemia (AA)
Anyone can get aplastic
anemia, but it's more likely to
happen to people in their late
teens and early 20s, and the
elderly. Males and females have
about an equal chance of
getting it. It is more common in
developing countries.
Depend on what type of blood cells is
low, These are common symptoms
for each: What is Aplastic
Low red blood cell count: Anemia?
• Shortness of breath *Body stops producing enough
new blood cells.
• Dizziness
A problem with cells in the bone
• Pale skin
marrow called stem cells. The
• Headaches
condition leaves you fatigued and
• Chest pain
more prone to infections and
• Irregular heartbeat
uncontrolled bleeding. The bone
Low white blood cell count:
marrow is the central portion of
• Infections
the bones that is responsible for
• Fever
making:
Low platelet count:
•Red blood cells, which carry oxygen
• Easy bruising and bleeding
•White blood cells, which fight
• Nosebleeding infection
•Platelets, which help blood to clot
Treatment depends on the severity of TWO DIFFERENT TYPES LABORATORY TESTING
TREATMENT OPTION
condition. Some mild forms of

• Inherited aplastic anemia - caused  Blood tests. 

by gene defects, and is most common  Bone marrow biopsy. 
in children and young adults. There is
a higher chance of developing
Nursing Management
leukemia and other cancers.
Always base on the data
• Acquired aplastic anemia - more
assessed and on the symptoms that
common in adults. Researchers
the patient manifests.
believe something triggers problems
in the immune system. The To manage fatigue:
possibilities include:
 Prioritize activities.

Risk Factors for Acquired AA  Exercise and physical activity.

o Radiation and chemotherapy To maintain adequate nutrition:

treatments. 
o Exposure to toxic chemicals.   Diet.
o Use of certain drugs.   Alcohol intake.
o Autoimmune disorders. 
o A viral infection.  Dietary teaching.
o Pregnancy.  To maintain adequate perfusion:
o Unknown factors. 
 Blood transfusion monitoring.

To promote compliance with prescribed

therapy:

 Enhance compliance.

 Medication intake.