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Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome INF Flashcards

1
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HUS

A

small vessels in kidney become inflamed and damaged

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2
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what organism causes this

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E.Coli 0157

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3
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signs

A

acute kidney injury
microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia
thrombocytopenia
general unwell

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4
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investigations

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bloods - anaemia, thrombocytopenia, fragmented blood film

U+E

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management

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supportive measures - fluids, oxygen, bloods transfusion, dialysis

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6
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are antibiotics useful

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no

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