Haem Flashcards
1
Q
Most common organism for acute chest syndrome in sickle
A
Adult: chlamydia pneumoniae
Paeds: mycoplasma pneumoniae
2
Q
isolated prolonged APTT
A
Check factor VIII, which is deficient in haemophillia A. Also deficient in von willebrands but not usually low enough to effect APTT
3
Q
DIC coag results?
A
High PT & APTT. Low Plts
4
Q
Glucose-6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD
A
X linked
Manifests as a haemolytic anaemia when triggered.
Can be triggered by fava beans, drugs & infection.
