WebPenicillin prophylaxis should be offered to all children with sickle cell disease, started by 3 months of age and continued until the child is 5 years old. The recommended doses of phenoxymethylpenicillin are: Under 1 year — 62.5 mg twice a day. 1–5 years — 125 mg twice a day. Over 5 years — 250 mg twice a day. WebNov 1, 2024 · A study of 42 episodes of overwhelming post-splenectomy infection: is current guidance for asplenic individuals being followed?  …

Care of the Asplenic Patient NEJM

WebSepsis after splenectomy is a lifelong risk, and patients who have had splenectomy should be educated about this risk. This study examines patient knowledge after splenectomy. … WebThalassaemia represents a heterogeneous group of inherited diseases characterised by the lack or reduced production of haemoglobin β-chains. The common pathophysiology bedrock is an increased destruction of red blood cells by reticuloendothelial system, in particular by the spleen, resulting in its enlargement (splenomegaly). Many patients with … on 和where

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Webaddition to surgical splenectomy, certain conditions, such as sickle cell disease and other haemoglobinopathies, are accompanied by functional hyposplenism. Around 30% of … Websplenectomy (particularly the first 2-3 years), the highest risk being from pneumococcal infection (For further information . click here). Other risk factors include: • patient under … WebHowever, some authors choose to prescribe a short course of anti-platelet medication if the post-splenectomy patient develops significant thrombocytosis. Thrombosis of the portal or caval venous system requires prolonged warfarin anticoagulation for 3 to 6 months. Finally, some studies have suggested an increase in the long-term incidence of ... on和off的区别