Haematology 11 Flashcards
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Causes of febrile neutropenia
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Drugs Transfusion Inflammation Infection- most common cause Tumour necrosis
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Febrile neutropenia
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Temp >38
<1 ❌ 10 power 9
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History of FN
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Fever for no.of days Rigors Headaches Fits GI symptoms Chest Underlying diagnosis Use of paracetamol at home
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Examination in FN
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General condition Lymphadenopathy Ears Focus in infection Organomegaly
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Investigations for FN
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FBC Clotting screen U&Es LFTs CRP Calcium, Mg, Phosphate
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Sickle emergencies
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Bony pain crisis Aplastic crisis Haemolytic crisis Splenic & hepatic sequestration Acute chest syndrome ❗️ CVA ❗️
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Symptoms of spinal cord compression
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Back pain Weakness Tingling Spasticity Positive babinski Bowel/ bladder involvement
