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24. Thrombocytopenia with Dr. Matthew Rendo, MD.

Critical Care Time

CHAPTER

Exploring Causes of Low Platelet Count

This chapter investigates the reasons behind low platelet count, covering increased destruction, decreased production, and sequestration as main categories. It analyzes factors like immune causes, medical interventions, bone marrow function, liver impact, and spleen sequestration, and touches upon platelet transfusion guidelines in critical scenarios.

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