by MH Team | Oct 23, 2023 | Platelet Disorders
Key Takeaways 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...
by MH Team | Oct 20, 2023 | Platelet Disorders
Key Takeaways 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...
by MH Team | Oct 19, 2023 | Red Blood Cells
Key Takeaways 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
Key Takeaways 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...
by MH Team | Oct 18, 2023 | Transfusion Medicine
Key Takeaways Blood ProductStorage & Shelf LifeIndicationsWhole blood1 – 6℃. Shelf life depends on the anticoagulant: 21 days in CPD, up to 35 days in CPDA-1.Massive transfusion Protocol, major obstetric hemorrhage or blood lossPacked red...
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