peds blood Flashcards
1
Q
what does a mentzner index of <13 indicate?
A
thalassemia
2
Q
what is the most common cause of Fe deficiency in kids?
A
diet intake (milk)
3
Q
what usually precedes ITPs in kids?
A
infection
4
Q
what causes DKC?
A
abnormal telomere management–>abnormall apoptosis
5
Q
what are the signs of DKC?
A
white rash on neck (reticulated pigmentation), weird crispy nails (dystrophic), mouth sores (oral leukoplakia)
6
Q
what is the tx for DKC?
A
BMT
7
Q
what is an avg PTT for infants?
A
60 s
8
Q
what is cephalohematoma?
A
subcutaneous bleeds in infant head from trauma of delivery (mickey mouse head)
