PAP4: Blood Disorders

Understand the common presentations and complications of sickle cell crises. Provide emergency management as well as appropriate pain control and fluid balance. Understand the presentation and causes of anaemia and ensure appropriate referral.

Topics covered… Haematology and Oncology, Sickle cell crisis, Anaemia, Purpura and bruising, Leukaemia/lymphoma, and the Immunocompromised patient

 
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Lightning Learning: Sickle Cell Crisis
Lightning Learning: Sickle Cell Crisis

Sickle Cell Crisis is when the sickling of blood cells blocks vessels by causing endothelial damage. PROMPT analgesia is required within 30 minutes of hospitalisation.

Cards Against Paediatric Dermatology
Cards Against Paediatric Dermatology

Back by popular demand we continue our card game series with a focus on paediatric dermatology!

Lightning Learning: Acute Myeloid Leukaemia
Lightning Learning: Acute Myeloid Leukaemia

AML peak incidence is 85-89 years. Patients may present with severe sepsis or DIC, however, many won’t be critically ill on presentation.

Lightning Learning: Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)
Lightning Learning: Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)

ITP typically presents with a sudden appearance of a petechial rash, spontaneous bruising, and/or bleeding in an otherwise well child.

Lightning Learning: Anaemia
Lightning Learning: Anaemia

Anaemia is a common incidental finding in the ED. Symptoms may include pale skin, fatigue, breathlessness and many more...

Lightning Learning: Henoch-Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Lightning Learning: Henoch-Schönlein Purpura (HSP)

HSP is a multi-system vasculitic disorder which can affect skin and joints. Children will require a urine dipstick, BP and assessment of fluids.

Lightning Learning: Sickle Cell Disease
Lightning Learning: Sickle Cell Disease

80% of admissions relating to sickle cell disease are also related to vaso-occlusive crises. Not only shortening life expectancy but potentially life-threatening.

Lightning Learning: Christmas Disease
Lightning Learning: Christmas Disease

Haemophilia B is also known as Christmas Disease and is caused by a deficiency of clotting factor IX.

#SimBlog: Sickle Cell Crisis
#SimBlog: Sickle Cell Crisis

18-month-old with sickle cell anaemia is brought to the ED by mum who is concerned he has a fever and looks pale.

Lightning Learning: NOACs
Lightning Learning: NOACs

Our Latest Learning Bite: Novel Oral Anti-Coagulants

Lightning Learning: Major Haemorrhage
Lightning Learning: Major Haemorrhage

Quick learning bites on EM topics.

 

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