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Why is the Platelet Count Low? Should I be Concerned About #Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3428184/
Why is the Platelet Count Low? Should I be Concerned About #Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3428184/
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Given the potential for morbidity and mortality
HIT should always be considered in the differential dx of thrombocytopenia in the pediatric patient
Given the potential for morbidity and mortality
HIT should always be considered in the differential dx of thrombocytopenia in the pediatric patient
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Risk of children developing HIT is directly r/t extent of UFH exposure…w/ the greatest frequency of HIT occurring in children with prolonged exposure or those receiving larger cumulative doses of UFH
Risk of children developing HIT is directly r/t extent of UFH exposure…w/ the greatest frequency of HIT occurring in children with prolonged exposure or those receiving larger cumulative doses of UFH
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The most common symptom of HIT is enlargement or extension of a previously dx thrombus or development of a new thrombus elsewhere in the body
The most common symptom of HIT is enlargement or extension of a previously dx thrombus or development of a new thrombus elsewhere in the body
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“4T” probability scale: an assessment tool for children with HIT
“4T” probability scale: an assessment tool for children with HIT
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Got HIT?
The most accurate indicator of HIT is a decrease of >50% in platelet count from baseline.
Got HIT?
The most accurate indicator of HIT is a decrease of >50% in platelet count from baseline.
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Proper understanding of HIT and its risk & mgt. are key to achieving optimal patient outcomes! Never lose focus of the clinical signs and symptoms
#pedscvicu #pedscicu #pedscards #emorynursing #EmoryACPNP2020 #PedsICU
@brownam130
Proper understanding of HIT and its risk & mgt. are key to achieving optimal patient outcomes! Never lose focus of the clinical signs and symptoms
#pedscvicu #pedscicu #pedscards #emorynursing #EmoryACPNP2020 #PedsICU
@brownam130