Nonmalignant Hematology, An Issue of Critical Care Clinics

Download or read book Nonmalignant Hematology, An Issue of Critical Care Clinics written by Robert I. Parker and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-07-28 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Topics include: A Critical re-appraisal of Factor VIIa; Thrombocytopenia: Hit vs non-HIT causes; Transfusion Reactions: Newer concepts on the pathophysiology, incidence, treatment and prevention of TRALI; The utility of diagnostic scoring systems for DIC; Newer anticoagulants; Anemia in the ICU; The role of plasmapheresis in critical illness; The use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in the ICU; and Coagulopathy in the ICU: DIC vs Liver disease. Is this distinction important?