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Case 92 – summary
Thanks for your help with the cases. This week we have looked at three different scenarios regarding bleeding or bruising presenting in the paediatric population. The cases although different have some common themes: Coagulation testing in paediatrics is challenging for … Continue reading
Posted in Acquired bleeding, Inherited bleeding, Paediatric haematology
Tagged APTT, bleeding, bleeding history, bruising, coagulation, coagulopathy, easy bruising, Ehlers Danlos, Factor assays, factor deficiency, Factor XII, family history, intercranial haemorrhage, neonatal, non-accidental injury, paediatrics, vitamin K
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Case 92 – update part A
Thanks for your help so far An 8 week old baby boy born at 40+2 by Normal vaginal delivery has a CT that confirms a subdural haemorrhage. Results: (With age adjusted reference ranges) FBC – Hb 120 (Low) MCV 120 … Continue reading
Case 92 – the beginning
This week we will be looking at investigation of bleeding and bruising in the paediatric setting with three short cases. Case 1 An 8 week old baby boy born at 40+2 by Normal vaginal delivery presents with a reduced consciousness … Continue reading
Case 6 – summary
Beriplex use for warfarin reversal Using the BCSH guidelines, we can identify that this patient requires reversal of warfarin immediately, given the history of a possible fall (head injury) and the history of amnesia. Major bleeding is defined as limb … Continue reading
Posted in Acquired bleeding, Anticoagulation
Tagged bleeding, coagulation, INR, prothrombin complex concentrate, vitamin K, warfarin
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Case 6 – update 2
So …. CT confirms a subdural bleed and the patient has recieved beriplex at a dose of 30 units/kg and vitamin K 2mg IV. Initial INR was 2.6 and repeat INR 30mins following beriplex was 1.2. Discussion with neurosurgeons … Continue reading
Posted in Acquired bleeding, Anticoagulation
Tagged bleeding, coagulation, INR, prothrombin complex concentrate, vitamin K, warfarin
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Case 6 – update 1
20 minutes after his son reports that he appears more confused. On review you note a slight facial droop, his speech is a little slurred, and he is definitely more confused. His daughter has brought in a list of medications … Continue reading
Posted in Acquired bleeding, Anticoagulation
Tagged bleeding, coagulation, INR, prothrombin complex concentrate, vitamin K, warfarin
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Case 6 – the beginning
You are working a night shift in A&E. A 82 year old gentleman attends with his son. The son reports that his father had a fall earlier that day. The son was in the house, but did not witness the fall. … Continue reading
Posted in Acquired bleeding, Anticoagulation
Tagged bleeding, coagulation, INR, prothrombin complex concentrate, vitamin K, warfarin
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