Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

_____ is a inherited haemoglobinopathy that forms Haemoglobin S (HbS), which causes sickling of RBCs leading to various complications

Consider _____ transfusion in a patient with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) & platelet count < 50 x 109/L

Where possible, immunisations should be completed at least _____ prior to splenectomy

Consider _____ transfusion in bleeding patients with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) & ↑ aPTT & ↑ PT

Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) presents with _____ & thrombosis

How do lymphocyte levels change post-splenectomy? _____

Consider _____ transfusion in bleeding patients with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) & fibrinogen levels < 1-1.5g/L

_____ is the physiological loss of splenic function e.g. in sickle cell anaemia

What peripheral blood smear finding is associated with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)? _____

Consider _____ transfusion in a patient with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) & bleeding