Blood Bank and Pre-Transfusion Testing
blood products undergo a meticulous collection, preparation and testing process to minimise the risks of blood transfusion
Category Medical Specialty
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) is a rare life-threatening condition that resembles HUS, the distinction is important because TTP can be treated with plasmapheresis
Thrombocytopaenia
Definition of thrombocytopenia is a platelet count < 150 × 10E9/L most common haemostatic abnormality in ICU patients
Sickle Cell Crisis
OVERVIEW Sickle cell disease is caused by HbS haemoglobinopathy which produces rigid, distorted and dysfunctional erythrocytes called sickle cells CAUSE Types of sickle cell disease sickle cell anemia (usually homozygous SS genotype) sickle beta thalassemia sickle HbC disease PRECIPITANTS Commonly:…
Polycythaemia
Polycythaemia = elevated Hb concentration from either increased RBC mass or decreased plasma volume
Massive Blood Loss
Massive Blood Loss
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopaenia
Heparin Induced Thrombotic Thrombocytopaenia Syndrome (HITTS or HIT)
Discrepancies between NIBP and Arterial Pressure
Discrepancies between NIBP and Arterial Pressure
Blood Product Compatibility
Blood Product Compatibility
Toxic megacolon
Toxic megacolon is colonic dilation (>6cm) with systemic toxicity, usually due to an acute colitis; can involve the whole colon or only one segment.
Elder abuse
Elder abuse refers to any form of maltreatment of an older dependent person. The abuser typically has a close relationship to the elderly person
Signs of Tetralogy of Fallot
Tetralogy of Fallot; cyanotic congenital heart disease