D69.6Dagger codeAsterisk code

Thrombocytopenia, unspecified

Purpura and other haemorrhagic conditions

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GuidelinesSpecial Considerations in HIV Infected Children & ThrombocytopeniaSpecial Considerations In HIV-Infected Children Thrombocytopenia Description Diagnostic criteria General and supportive measures Medicine treatment Referral SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS IN HIV-INFECTED CHILDREN In addition to the usual causes of blood disorders in childhood, HIV-infected children are at increased risk of developing anaemia, thrombocytopenia and neutropenia secondary to drugs (esp
GuidelinesThrombocytopaenia and Platelet Dysfunction in Critical CareDescription General measures Medicine treatment Referral ICD-10 code: D69.6 Description Qualitative and quantitative platelet disorders are common in critically ill patients and may be due to decreased production of platelets or increased consumption/sequestration. Common causes of thrombocytopaenia and/or platelet dysfunction include sepsis, blood loss, dilutional thrombocytopaenia, medica