Chapter 107 - platelet disorders

Question 1

Are inherited or acquired thrombocytopathies more common?

Answer 1

Inherited

Question 2

Are intrinsic or extrinsic thrombocytopathies more common?

Answer 2

Intrinsic

Question 3

Treatment choices for inherited or acquired vWD?

Answer 3

plasma containing vWF (FFP, cryo, fresh whole blood)

10-20ml/kg FFP or 1 unit cryo/10kg

Question 4

Treatment choice for inherited intrinsic platelet disorders?

Answer 4

Platelet concentrate (fresh/cryopreserved)
1 unit/10kg (treat to effect)

Question 5

Treatment choice for Type I vWD?

Answer 5

DDAVP 1-3mcg/kg SQ

Question 6

Treatment choice for acquired drug-induced thrombocytopathy?

Answer 6

DDAVP 1-3mcg/kg SQ