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Hematologic emergencies in the pediatric emergency room
Peter D Sadowitz1, Siraj Amanullah, Abdul-Kader Souid
1Departments of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine, State University of New York, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York, USA. sadowitp@upstate.edu
The complete blood count (CBC) describes the three hematopoietic lineages (i.e., the erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets), and it is an essential diagnostic component in numerous clinical situations. The pediatric CBC and hematologic problems in children may significantly differ from that of adults. In this article, special features of pediatric hematologic emergencies are highlighted.
The complete blood count (CBC) describes the three hematopoietic lineages (i.e., the erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets), and it is an essential diagnostic component in numerous clinical situations. The pediatric CBC and hematologic problems in children may significantly differ from that of adults. In this article, special features of pediatric hematologic emergencies are highlighted.