by MH Team | Oct 23, 2023 | Platelet Disorders
TL;DR Primary Immune Thrombocytopenia also known as Primary ITP is an autoimmune disorder characterized by a low platelet count (thrombocytopenia). Causes ▾: The immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys healthy platelets. The exact trigger for this immune...
by MH Team | Oct 20, 2023 | Platelet Disorders
TL;DR Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a condition with widespread activation of coagulation and fibrinolytic pathways as a secondary complication causing generalized hemorrhage and thrombosis. Causes ▾: Hypersensitivity reactions Incompatible...
by MH Team | Oct 19, 2023 | Red Blood Cells
TL;DR G6PD deficiency is an inherited hemolytic anemia due to red cell enzyme defect. It is an X-linked recessive disorder, thus, full expression is only seen in males. G6PD deficiency symptoms & signs ▾: It is usually asymptomatic. Acute...
by MH Team | Oct 19, 2023 | Red Blood Cells
TL;DR Sickle cell anemia is a hereditary chronic hemolytic anemia caused by the production of Hb S (a qualitative hemoglobin defect due to a β-globin gene codon 6 mutation [glutamic acid → valine]). Pathophysiology ▾: Sickle cell anemia is a...
by MH Team | Oct 18, 2023 | Transfusion Medicine
TL;DR Blood ProductStorageTransportExpiryIndicationsWhole bloodIn a blood bank refrigerator at 2℃ – 6℃Can be transported for the next 24h if maintained at 1℃ – 10℃ during transportation35 days in a closed system, 24 hr in an...
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