Prolonged immunoglobulin and platelet infusion for treatment of immune thrombocytopenia.
Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) may be associated with serious hemorrhage. We describe 2 patients who received intravenous immunoglobulin given as a 24-hr continuous infusion with a concomitant continuous infusion of platelets. This regimen was rapidly effective in increasing platelet counts in both patients.
Chandramouli
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Divisions of Hematology and Oncology, University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Salt Lake City, Utah 84132, USA.
Rodgers
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005921:Glomerulonephritis / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications; D010976:Platelet Count; D017713:Platelet Transfusion; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000097:blood / Q000276:immunology* / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous