Nada Fahd/LinkedIn
Jun 4, 2026, 16:17
Nada Fahd: Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) – Outpatient vs Inpatient Management
Nada Fahd, Lecturer of pediatrics at Suez Canal University, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP): Outpatient vs Inpatient Management
One of the most common questions in pediatric practice is deciding which children with ITP can be safely managed at home and which require hospitalization.
Consider Outpatient Management When:
- Platelet count greater than 10,000–20,000/μL
- Mild to moderate bleeding (petechiae, bruising)
- Hemodynamically stable
- No significant mucosal bleeding
- Reliable caregivers with easy access to medical care
Consider Hospitalization When:
- Platelet count less than 10,000/μL with mucosal or internal bleeding
- Life-threatening hemorrhage (e.g., intracranial bleeding)
- Hemodynamic instability
- Diagnostic uncertainty requiring exclusion of other serious conditions (e.g., leukemia, sepsis)
Remember:
The decision to admit should be guided not only by the platelet count but also by the severity of bleeding, clinical stability, and the ability to ensure close follow-up.”
Stay updated with Hemostasis Today.
-
Oct 19, 2026, 07:36Johannes Kaesmacher: Cerebral No-Reflow After Thrombectomy Toward a Standardized Definition
-
Oct 19, 2026, 07:33Beth Psaila: Highlights from IACH Annual Meeting and MPN Horizons
-
Oct 19, 2026, 07:29Wolfgang Miesbach: Can Losartan Activate Brown Fat? – Nature Study Explores New Therapeutic Link
-
Oct 19, 2026, 07:22Ruben Mesa: Honored to Speak at the Tandem MPN Meetings of IACH
-
Oct 19, 2026, 07:19Saneha Anjum Shaikh: Parul University Partners with Raktasevak Bike Ride 2026 for Blood Donation Drive
-
Oct 19, 2026, 07:09Alejandro González Veliz: No ST Elevation Does Not Guarantee an Open Coronary Artery
-
Oct 19, 2026, 06:02Thomas Dayspring: Vascular Resilience – What Is It and How Can We Measure It?
-
Oct 19, 2026, 05:53Kevon Dindial: Collaboration for Better Childhood Cancer Outcomes
-
Oct 19, 2026, 05:44Mavis Agnes Kisakye: Raising Awareness about Haemophilia and Other Blood Disorders at Luweero General Hospital