Evaluation of thrombocytopenia as a near miss criterion
Background: Thrombocytopenia is defined as a platelet count below 150 x 109 / liter in adults, caused by accelerated platelet destruction or decreased production. It is classified as mild [platelet counts 100 – 150 x 109/ liter], moderate [platelet counts 50 – 100 x 109 / L] and severe [platelet cou...
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2017-01-01
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| Series: | MRIMS Journal of Health Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mrimsjournal.com/article.asp?issn=2321-7006;year=2017;volume=5;issue=1;spage=14;epage=17;aulast=Duraiswami;type=0 |