Hematologic emergencies in the pediatric emergency room.
The complete blood count (CBC) describes the three hematopoietic lineages (i.e., the erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets), and it is an essential diagnostic component in numerous clinical situations. The pediatric CBC and hematologic problems in children may significantly differ from that of adults. In this article, special features of pediatric hematologic emergencies are highlighted.
Sadowitz
Peter D
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Departments of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine, State University of New York, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York, USA. sadowitp@upstate.edu
Amanullah
Siraj
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Souid
Abdul-Kader
AK
D000293:Adolescent; D000740:Anemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D020147:Coagulation Protein Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D006402:Hematologic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D009503:Neutropenia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000379:methods*; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy