Immune thrombocytopenia purpura.
Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), once known as idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, is an autoimmune disorder. ITP can occur acutely or chronically, and ranges in severity from mild to life-threatening. The signs and symptoms, treatment, and nursing care for patients with this disorder are discussed.
Hunt
Caralise W
CW
Auburn University, Auburn, AL, USA.
D000208:Acute Disease; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008487:Medical History Taking; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010808:Physical Examination; D010976:Platelet Count; D016553:Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013156:Splenectomy
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents