Unknown CBC 4_3_23
Examine the CBC and white blood cell differential below:
True or false: the patient’s leukopenia argues strongly against an infectious etiology.
a
True
b
False
Leukopenia is a poor prognostic finding in patients with sepsis.
The patient’s PT, aPTT and fibrinogen levels are shown in the graphic:
What additional data do we need to calculate a score for DIC (based on ISTH score)?
Click for AnswerThe patient, previously well, presented with abdominal pain and was found to be hypotensive and tachycardic with a temp 102.3 F. There was no history of liver disease and her blood counts were all normal 4 months prior. Blood cultures grew E. coli.
What 4 positive and 2 negative acute phase proteins would expect to find altered in this patient?
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