UMMS Affiliation
Department of Anesthesiology
Date
3-24-2012
Document Type
Poster
Medical Subject Headings
Thrombocytopenia; Anti-Bacterial Agents
Disciplines
Anesthesiology
Abstract
Thrombocytopenia is the most common coagulation problem in ICU patients and is an independent predictor of death among critically ill patients. The differential diagnosis of acute thrombocytopenia in an ICU patient is extensive. After eliminating the more common etiologies, drug-induced thrombocytopenia (DITP) should be considered as an often overlooked yet easily reversible cause of thrombocytopenia. Due to a lack of distinguishing clinical features and numerous other possible etiologies, diagnosis is often complex, requiring a multi-step approach. We discuss the extensive workup of DITP in the context of this unusual case presentation.
Comments
Poster presentation at the New England Anesthesia Resident Conference, held on March 24, 2012 in Burlington, VT.