Hematologic Problems in the Critically Ill

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-v

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2. Introduction

   • Giorgio Berlot, Gabriele Pozzato

   Pages 1-2

3. Anemia

   • Gabriele Pozzato

   Pages 3-20

4. Anemia in the Critically Ill Patient

   • Giorgio Berlot, Perla Rossini

   Pages 21-35

5. Leukopenia in the Critically Ill Patient

   • Giorgio Berlot, Barbara Presello, Antoinette Agbedyro

   Pages 37-46

6. Leukocytosis in the Critically Ill Patient

   • Giorgio Berlot, Antoinette Agbedyro, Barbara Presello

   Pages 47-57

7. The Critically Ill Patient with Abnormal Platelet Count

   • Luca G. Mascaretti, Paola Pradella

   Pages 59-79

8. Adverse Transfusion Reactions in Critically Ill Patients

   • Federica Tomasella, Luca G. Mascaretti

   Pages 81-109

9. Drugs and Blood Cells

   • Federico Pea, Pier Giorgio Cojutti

   Pages 111-147

This book covers a wide array of hematologic problems commonly encountered in the daily practice of critical care and emergency medicine. Unfortunately, the symptoms and signs associated with underlying hematologic disorders are frequently rather unspecific and confounding; furthermore, the clinical course of patients admitted to intensive care units with such disorders can be fulminant, warranting prompt diagnosis. This book recognizes the importance of accurate and speedy interpretation of symptoms in that the text is symptom oriented rather than disease oriented. Put another way, the reader confronted with a particular clinical problem or symptom will be guided step by step to the possible underlying disorder(s).

The scenarios considered include critical illness in patients with anemia, leukopenia, leukocytosis, abnormal platelet count, and severe transfusion reactions. For each circumstance, factors relevant to symptom interpretation are fully discussed. In addition, helpful diagnostic algorithms are presented in the form of flow charts that will assist in decision making regarding the need for further investigations. The closing chapter is devoted to the drug-induced hematologic disorders. Although the book is intended mainly for intensivists, other specialists will find much information of value for their daily practice.

• Anemia
• Critical Illness
• Hematological Illness
• Leukemia
• Low Platelet

From the book reviews:

“This is a pocket guide to common hematologic disorders occurring in patients in the hospital, particularly in the critical care unit. … Students and practitioners of critical care are an appropriate audience for this book … . a quick read and valuable pocket guide for a set of problems that appear in patients in any critical care unit. I recommend this for seasoned providers requiring a quick reference and to junior practitioners needing an introduction to this group of problems.” (David J. Dries, Doody's Book Reviews, December, 2014)

• Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Trieste, University Hospital, Trieste, Italy

  Giorgio Berlot

• Haematology, University of Trieste, University Hospital, Trieste, Italy

  Gabriele Pozzato

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