In this lecture, we will be exploring RBC, it's formation and various metabolic pathways occuring in the RBC and related pathological situations. This lecture will deal with RBC and Anemia (definition and treatment) and its management in brief. There will be a separate image based discussion of various hematological pictures so students may better grasp the concept. At the end of this lecture, students will be able to understand and explain -
1. Erthryopoeisis, various sites of erythropoiesis, Cellular structure of RBC
2. Anemia - Definition, Criteria and it's classification
3. Blood indices and its calculation
4. Underlying pathologies in various types of Anemia
4. Management of Anemia along with the clinical features and investigations required in Anemia.
With this in mind, we will discuss various basic concepts, mnemonics and solve MCQ related to this topic. Students will be able to raise their queries in the end of the lecture and that shall be dealt with in the lasf 30 min duration.