Correct Answer - A
Answer- A. Sepsis

Thrombocytopenia is a common laboratory abnormality that has
been associated with adverse outcomes in ICU patients.

Thrombocytopenia is defined as platelet count < 150 X 103 cells /
mcL.

Common causes of thrombocytopenia in ICU patients:

Sepsis
Disseminated intravascular coagulation Consumption (eg, major trauma, cardiopulmonary bypass) Dilution (with massive transfusion)
Myelosuppressive chemotherapy
Mechanical circulatory support devices (eg, intra-aortic balloon
pump)
Less common but important causes of thrombocytopenia that should not be missed:

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
Hemophagocytic syndrome
Uncommon causes of thrombocytopenia that develop during ICU admission
Drug-induced thrombocytopenia (other than heparin or cytotoxic
chemotherapy)

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Correct Answer - A
Answer- A. Sepsis

Thrombocytopenia is a common laboratory abnormality that has
been associated with adverse outcomes in ICU patients.

Thrombocytopenia is defined as platelet count < 150 X 103 cells /
mcL.

Common causes of thrombocytopenia in ICU patients:

Sepsis
Disseminated intravascular coagulation Consumption (eg, major trauma, cardiopulmonary bypass) Dilution (with massive transfusion)
Myelosuppressive chemotherapy
Mechanical circulatory support devices (eg, intra-aortic balloon
pump)
Less common but important causes of thrombocytopenia that should not be missed:

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
Hemophagocytic syndrome
Uncommon causes of thrombocytopenia that develop during ICU admission
Drug-induced thrombocytopenia (other than heparin or cytotoxic
chemotherapy)

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