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It is proposed that severe leucocytosis mainly contributes to pulmonary hypertension by blocking pulmonary capillaries and restricting blood flow. Exchange transfusion (ET) in pertussis has been demonstrated as a safe… Click to show full abstract
It is proposed that severe leucocytosis mainly contributes to pulmonary hypertension by blocking pulmonary capillaries and restricting blood flow. Exchange transfusion (ET) in pertussis has been demonstrated as a safe and useful technique for depleting the leucocyte mass. We aim to discuss four cases of pertussis‐induced respiratory distress and the effectiveness of ET in such a setting.
Keywords:
pertussis;
exchange transfusion;
transfusion management;
management critical
Journal Title: Vox Sanguinis
Year Published: 2021
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Journal Title: Vox Sanguinis
Year Published: 2021
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