Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

_____ is a severe form of hyposplenism where the spleen "self destructs" causing physiological loss of splenic function

What is the cornerstone management of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)? _____

Antibiotic prophylaxis for asplenic children should be taken until at least _____ years old

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

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

Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) presents with: _____ platelet count (FBC) ↑ aPTT (coagulation studies) ↑ PT ↓ fibrinogen ↑ D-dimer

Hint: ↑/↓

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

Why are patients with splenectomy/hyposplenism at risk of encapsulated bacteria? _____

Patients with splenectomy/hyposplenism should be strongly cautioned of _____ and should take all precautions

Hint: tropical disease

Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is associated with thrombosis, resulting in _____ failure