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Causes of anemia in intensive care
| Type of Anemia | Causes |
|---|---|
| Blood loss | Phlebotomy Gastrointestinal bleeding Trauma Surgery |
| Erythropoietin deficiencies | Inflammatory cytokines Renal insufficiency Drugs Decrease bone marrow response (functional deficiency) |
| Nutritional deficiencies | Low folate levels Low iron levels Low vitamin B levels (vitamin B12) |
| Hemolysis | Drug reactions Toxins |
| Coagulation abnormalities | Sepsis syndrome Thrombocytopenia Liver disease Viral infection Splenomegaly |
