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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.
AML peak incidence is 85-89 years. Patients may present with severe sepsis or DIC, however, many won’t be critically ill on presentation.
ITP typically presents with a sudden appearance of a petechial rash, spontaneous bruising, and/or bleeding in an otherwise well child.
Anaemia is a common incidental finding in the ED. Symptoms may include pale skin, fatigue, breathlessness and many more...
HSP is a multi-system vasculitic disorder which can affect skin and joints. Children will require a urine dipstick, BP and assessment of fluids.
80% of admissions relating to sickle cell disease are also related to vaso-occlusive crises. Not only shortening life expectancy but potentially life-threatening.
Haemophilia B is also known as Christmas Disease and is caused by a deficiency of clotting factor IX.
73-year-old male with who had a head injury 2 weeks ago now presents with 1 day history of confusion and difficulty walking.
53-year-old presented after an episode of collapse whilst trying to stand up from sofa. He had D&V for 2 days and hasn’t been eating or drinking well.
