Abstract
Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) may be associated with serious hemorrhage. We describe 2 patients who received intravenous immunoglobulin given as a 24-hr continuous infusion with a concomitant continuous infusion of platelets. This regimen was rapidly effective in increasing platelet counts in both patients.
Copyright 2000 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Glomerulonephritis / complications
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Humans
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Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / therapeutic use*
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Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications
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Platelet Count
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Platelet Transfusion*
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Thrombocytopenia / blood
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Thrombocytopenia / immunology*
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Thrombocytopenia / therapy*
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Treatment Outcome
Substances
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Immunoglobulins, Intravenous