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Thrombocytopenia following a burn injury can cause serious complications. There are several possible causes including the burn itself, drugs, sepsis and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). A case report of a patient who developed heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) whilst on haemofiltration for acute renal failure is presented. The aetiology of thrombocytopenia in a burns patient and its management is discussed. The key to effective treatment of thrombocytopenia is identification of the cause. HIT is an important diagnosis to include in the differential.

Original publication

DOI

10.1016/j.burns.2003.09.010

Type

Journal

Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries

Publication Date

02/2004

Volume

30

Pages

88 - 90

Addresses

SHO Plastic Surgery, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London, UK. benhorner@doctors.org.uk

Keywords

Humans, Thrombocytopenia, Burns, Heparin, Anticoagulants, Hemofiltration, Middle Aged, Male, Acute Kidney Injury