Practical Pediatric HematologyAnupam Sachdeva Evidence-based medicine is the need of the hour. Every pediatrician strives for perfection is his or her practice. These are exciting times for Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. Major advances during the past decade in the field have enhanced the understanding and significantly influenced the management and outcome of many of these chronic and fatal diseases affecting children. While opportunities to learn decrease after one leaves the medical school, science keeps evolving. Keeping this in mind, Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) envisaged starting specialty training under its plan of action 2006. Such trainings keep professional and residents updated about newly launched technologies and other advancements. This book is well illustrated and has many pictures and diagrams for the quick understanding of readers. This will be of use not only to the postgraduates of pediatrics but also will be of immense use to a general pediatrician as a ready-reckoner to be kept on the desk. |
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... peripheral anemia. In anemia due to hemorrhage or hemolysis, erythropoietin (EPO) overdrive of the marrow results in reticulocytosis to compensate for the peripheral RBC deficit provided the marrow's capacity to produce RBC is intact ...
... peripheral anemia. In anemia due to hemorrhage or hemolysis, erythropoietin (EPO) overdrive of the marrow results in reticulocytosis to compensate for the peripheral RBC deficit provided the marrow's capacity to produce RBC is intact ...
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... 17 Fig. 1.2: Peripheral smear of microcytic hypochromic anemia (For color version, see Plate 1) Inherited disorders of hemoglobin synthesis also cause microcytic anemia. Children. Interpretation of the Complete Blood Count 5.
... 17 Fig. 1.2: Peripheral smear of microcytic hypochromic anemia (For color version, see Plate 1) Inherited disorders of hemoglobin synthesis also cause microcytic anemia. Children. Interpretation of the Complete Blood Count 5.
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... peripheral blood smear shows hypochromic, microcytic picture. Clinically, these infants are: • Without distress • Hepatosplenomegaly • Signs of congestive heart failure Characteristics Acute blood loss Clinical features Venous pressure ...
... peripheral blood smear shows hypochromic, microcytic picture. Clinically, these infants are: • Without distress • Hepatosplenomegaly • Signs of congestive heart failure Characteristics Acute blood loss Clinical features Venous pressure ...
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... peripheral pulses; low or absent blood pressure; no hepatosplenomegaly Fig. 1.5: Acanthocytes (For color version, see Plate 1) Fig. Characteristics Acute blood loss Clinical features Venous pressure Low Laboratory values Hemoglobin Red ...
... peripheral pulses; low or absent blood pressure; no hepatosplenomegaly Fig. 1.5: Acanthocytes (For color version, see Plate 1) Fig. Characteristics Acute blood loss Clinical features Venous pressure Low Laboratory values Hemoglobin Red ...
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... peripheral smear, but mean platelet volume also can be derived by the coulter counter. Mean platelet volume (MPV) as determined by automated electronic counters; is normally between 8.9±1.5 fl. In general, platelets tend to be larger ...
... peripheral smear, but mean platelet volume also can be derived by the coulter counter. Mean platelet volume (MPV) as determined by automated electronic counters; is normally between 8.9±1.5 fl. In general, platelets tend to be larger ...
Contents
Chapter21 | 156 |
Chapter22 | 165 |
Chapter23 | 178 |
Chapter24 | 181 |
Chapter25 | 199 |
Chapter26 | 208 |
Chapter27 | 232 |
Chapter28 | 247 |
Chapter09 | 69 |
Chapter10 | 75 |
Chapter11 | 85 |
Chapter12 | 90 |
Chapter13 | 97 |
Chapter14 | 115 |
Chapter15 | 120 |
Chapter16 | 125 |
Chapter17 | 130 |
Chapter18 | 144 |
Chapter19 | 148 |
Chapter20 | 153 |
Chapter29 | 259 |
Chapter30 | 262 |
Chapter31 | 266 |
Chapter32 | 272 |
Chapter33 | 281 |
Chapter34 | 289 |
Chapter35 | 298 |
Chapter36 | 305 |
Chapter37 | 309 |
Index | 313 |
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