O uso do eritrograma para a caracterização do diagnóstico da anemia em hospital do município de Juru, Paraíba, Brasil.

Abstract

Erythrocytes must be frequently replaced and this is achieved through the production and release of new cells by the boné marrow throught erythropoiesis. The number of cells are regulated within a very narrow limits, so that there is sufficient hemoglobin to promote proper tissue oxygenation. To obtain na effective erythropoiesis, the presence of exogenous factors such as folic acid and vitamin B12 acting in DNA synthesis and iron for cell maturation, acting in the synthesis of hemoglobin. Anemia is defined by WHO as reduction of hemoglobin concentration. In Brazil, there are no comprehensive studies involving the prevalence of anemia. The data with access are regional and sometimes, they end up reflecting different situations. The aim of the study was to verify if the erythrogram is being the laboratory test that allows to suspect and confirm the diagnosis of anemias and to trace the epidemiological profile of the Juru City in relation to anemia. Corresponds to a transversal study, quantitative and qualitative and descriptive. The hemograms were collected from June to August of 2015 by direct access to the hemograms. 523 hemograms of the Juru Municipality were analyzed and it was found a higher prevalence of the female population 71.80%, when analyzing the age variable 57.50% was na adult, and 46.08% were adults and women and when analyzing the variable agreement 99.70% of patients were ambulatory and 36.13% patients with suggestive erythrocyte picture of anemia. In addition to the correct diagnosis of deficiency which results in anemia, it is essential to investigate the cause of this deficiency, so also the appropriate treatment resulting in the cure of anemia and improves in health and quality of life of patients.