The Role of Platelet Levels in Emergency Department Assessment

Yıl 2024, Cilt: 6 Sayı: 2, 85 - 87, 05.09.2024

Bahaeddin Onur , Hakan Barış Demirbaş , Arif Gülmez

https://doi.org/10.55994/ejcc.1470621

Öz

The assessment and management of platelet levels play a vital role in emergency medicine, particularly in the diagnosis and monitoring of various critical conditions such as trauma, sepsis, TTP, and HUS. Thrombocytopenia serves as a crucial indicator for identifying patients at risk of bleeding or coagulation disorders, guiding treatment decisions, and predicting clinical outcomes. By integrating platelet monitoring into the diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms of emergency care, healthcare providers can optimize patient management, improve outcomes, and enhance the overall quality of emergency medical services

Anahtar Kelimeler

platelet; Emergency

Kaynakça

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