A neonate is found to have petechial spots all over body with gum bleeding and………………..

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153 viewsAugust 13, 2024Hematologyhematology vaginal

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yadavsapna150 44 July 20, 2021 0 Comments

A neonate is found to have petechial spots all over body with gum bleeding and hematuria after a full term normal vaginal delivery. CBC showing normal Hb and WBC with platelet count of 10,000/mm3.Peripheral smear examination is normal. Mother did not have any major problem during pregnancy and has no h/o any autoimmune thrombocytopenia or other autoimmune disease and having aplatelet count of 1,70,000/mm3. What urgently to be done?
a. Platelet administration (random)
b. Administer mother’s platelet
c. Steroids
d. High dose IVIg
e. HPA matched platelet transfusion

Isha@2663 Answered question August 13, 2024

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score 0 · Answer 1 · 2024-08-13T17:24:37+00:00

The most urgent action is e. HPA matched platelet transfusion. This is crucial for managing severe thrombocytopenia and preventing bleeding complications in the neonate.