Platelet therapy.
Indian J Pediatr
;
2002 Sep; 69(9): 779-83
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-81523
ABSTRACT
Thrombocytopenia is a major cause of bleeding episodes at all ages. The pathophysiology, causes of thrombocytopenia and clinical presentation have been reviewed briefly. However the emphasis has been laid on various aspects of platelet support such as indications and amount of platelet support essential for management of bleeding episodes with the help of platelet concentrates, single donor platelets. Strategies for management of platelet transfusion refractoriness has also been included for effective management of bleeding episodes in these conditions.
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Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Platelet Count
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Prognosis
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Thrombocytopenia
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Severity of Illness Index
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Treatment Outcome
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pediatr
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
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