Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

Antibiotic prophylaxis in splenectomy/hyposplenic patients who are immunocompromised or had previous post-splenectomy sepsis should be taken for _____ year(s)

If it is not practicable to vaccinate 2 weeks before splenectomy, immunisations should be delayed until at least _____ after

The management for splenectomy/hyposplenic patients is 2-fold: 1. _____ 2. Prophylactic antibiotics (dependent on risk factors)

How do lymphocyte levels change post-splenectomy? _____

Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) presents with _____ & thrombosis

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

In disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) the consumption of platelets & clotting factors results in _____

How do platelet levels change post-splenectomy? _____

Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) may occur secondary to sepsis, especially gram _____ bacteria

What are the causes of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)? 1. _____ 2. Trauma (inc. burns) 3. Obstetric conditions (e.g. amniotic fluid embolism) 4. Malignancy (e.g. APL)