Reticulocyte Count in Sickle Crises Flashcards
1
Q
Thrombotic
A
Clinical diagnosis
2
Q
Sequestration
A
Increased
3
Q
Acute chest
A
Clinical plus pulmonary infiltrates and low pO2
4
Q
Aplastic crises
A
Sudden fall in haemoglobin, usually after parovirus, and reduced reticulocyte count
5
Q
Haemolytic
A
Fall in haemoglobin due to increased haemolysis