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.
Divisions of Hematology and Oncology, University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Salt Lake City, Utah 84132, USA.
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Chandramouli
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Rodgers
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