haem placement notes Flashcards
what is G-CSF
Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor -> a growth factor that is given post chemo to increase granulocytes
what is DIC
a rare but serious condition that causes abnormal blood clotting throughout the body’s blood vessels
what is seen in a DIC blood test
low platelet count, elevated D-dimer concentration, decreased fibrinogen concentration, and prolongation of clotting times such as prothrombin time (PT)
what is tumour lysis syndrome
tumor cells release their contents into the bloodstream - either spontaneously or in response to therapy, resulting in renal blockage and the characteristic findings of hyperuricemia, hyperkalemia, hyperphosphatemia, and hypocalcemia
what lymphoma requires lifelong irradiated blood to be given in the case of a transfusion
Hodgkin’s
what should be given in neutropenic sepsis
GCSF
