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Hematologic changes in massive burn injury.

C Lawrence1, B Atac

  • 1Department of Medicine, Bronx Municipal Hospital Center, NY.

Critical Care Medicine
|September 1, 1992
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Massive burn injuries cause significant hematologic changes, including intravascular hemolysis and red blood cell damage. Patients may experience pseudothrombocytosis, necessitating investigation for intravascular coagulation despite normal platelet counts.

Area of Science:

  • Hematology
  • Burn Injury Research
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Massive burn injuries induce complex systemic responses.
  • Hematologic alterations are critical indicators of patient outcomes.

Observation:

  • Patients with severe burns exhibited intravascular hemolysis.
  • Red blood cells showed spherocytosis, fragmentation, and vesiculation.
  • Red cell membrane fragments were transiently present.

Findings:

  • Pseudothrombocytosis was observed due to microvesicles mimicking platelets.
  • These fragments may contribute to renal failure.
  • Automated counters can misidentify red cell microvesicles as platelets.

Implications:

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  • Anticipate pseudothrombocytosis in massive burn injury patients.
  • Investigate for intravascular coagulation despite automated high platelet counts.
  • Understanding these hematologic changes is vital for clinical management.