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==Treatment==
==Treatment==
#Acute dialysis
#Acute dialysis
##pRBCs
#*pRBCs
###Raising HCT to above 25-30% improves bleeding time
#**Raising HCT to above 25-30% improves bleeding time
##Desmopressin
#*Desmopressin
###Simplest and least toxic acute treatment
#**Simplest and least toxic acute treatment
###Increases release of factor VIII:von Willebrand factor multimers
#**Increases release of factor VIII:von Willebrand factor multimers
###0.3 mcg/kg IV (preferred) or SC (max 20mg). 3mcg/kg intranasaly is an option.
#**0.3 mcg/kg IV (preferred) or SC (max 20mg). 3mcg/kg intranasaly is an option.
###Onset of action ~1hr, duration of action ~4-24hr
#**Onset of action ~1hr, duration of action ~4-24hr
#Estrogen
#Estrogen
##Unclear mechanism of action
#*Unclear mechanism of action
##Onset of action within 1d
#*Onset of action within 1d
##Options
#*Options
###Conjugated estrogen 0.6mg/kg IV or 2.5-25mg PO daily
#**Conjugated estrogen 0.6mg/kg IV or 2.5-25mg PO daily
#Cryoprecipitate
#Cryoprecipitate
##Only indicated for life-threatening bleeding resistant to DDAVP and blood tranfusion
#*Only indicated for life-threatening bleeding resistant to DDAVP and blood tranfusion
##10 bags over 30 minutes
#*10 bags over 30 minutes
#[[Platelet transfusion]]
#[[Platelet transfusion]]
##Minimally effective because infused plts quickly acquire the uremic defect
#*Minimally effective because infused plts quickly acquire the uremic defect
##Only use when uncontrolled hemorrhage
#*Only use when uncontrolled hemorrhage
#Topical Hemostatic Agents
#Topical Hemostatic Agents
##Gelatin - Gelfoam or Surgifoam
#*Gelatin - Gelfoam or Surgifoam
##Thrombin - Floseal
#*Thrombin - Floseal


==Disposition==
==Disposition==

Revision as of 12:51, 10 June 2015

Background

  • Uremic toxins inhibit platelet aggregation
    • Disrupts vWF
    • PT/PTT normal, but bleeding time elevated
  • Dialysis filter may cause thrombocytopenia

Clinical Features

Differential Diagnosis

Coagulopathy

Platelet Related

Factor Related

Diagnosis

Treatment

  1. Acute dialysis
    • pRBCs
      • Raising HCT to above 25-30% improves bleeding time
    • Desmopressin
      • Simplest and least toxic acute treatment
      • Increases release of factor VIII:von Willebrand factor multimers
      • 0.3 mcg/kg IV (preferred) or SC (max 20mg). 3mcg/kg intranasaly is an option.
      • Onset of action ~1hr, duration of action ~4-24hr
  2. Estrogen
    • Unclear mechanism of action
    • Onset of action within 1d
    • Options
      • Conjugated estrogen 0.6mg/kg IV or 2.5-25mg PO daily
  3. Cryoprecipitate
    • Only indicated for life-threatening bleeding resistant to DDAVP and blood tranfusion
    • 10 bags over 30 minutes
  4. Platelet transfusion
    • Minimally effective because infused plts quickly acquire the uremic defect
    • Only use when uncontrolled hemorrhage
  5. Topical Hemostatic Agents
    • Gelatin - Gelfoam or Surgifoam
    • Thrombin - Floseal

Disposition

See Also

References