Peripheral Blood Smear Detection of Asymptomatic Central Line Infection in a Patient With Sickle Cell Disease.
J Pediatr Hematol Oncol
; 44(3): 98-99, 2022 Apr 01.
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| ID: mdl-35180760
ABSTRACT
Sickle cell disease is a lifelong disorder which may be managed by chronic red cell transfusion including exchange transfusion. Chronic indwelling vascular catheters including ports offer convenient and reliable access for red cell exchange but confer risk of complications including infection and thrombosis. Detection of these complications is essential for preserving vascular access and relies on both clinical and laboratory observation. Here we describe a case of asymptomatic port infection detected by manual screening of a peripheral blood smear.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Cateterismo Venoso Central
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Anemia Falciforme
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2022
Tipo de documento:
Article