EXTRA Flashcards
1
Q
ITP adults
A
isolated raise
presents routinely
bleeding, bruising petechiae
management:
steroids
immunoglobulin in active bleeding
2
Q
Paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria
A
intravascular haemolysis of haematological cells
haemolytic anaemia
pancytopenia
dark urine in morning
aplastic anaemia can occur
flow cytometry
management:
eculizumab
3
Q
what kind of anaemia can alcohol give
A
macrocytic
4
Q
how long should a unit of RBC be transferred
A
90-120mins
5
Q
what level of platelets should be aimed for before invasive procedures
A
80
6
Q
what should be given to patients with an Fe deficiency prior to surgery
A
IV Fe
7
Q
what is a benign cause for neutropenia
A
Black African and Caribbean
