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PLATELET COUNT DYNAMICS IN CRITICAL CARE
Starting on:
Aug 28, 2025
Ending on:
Aug 28, 2025
Moderator(s):
Dr. Sally Getugi
Consultant Anesthesiologist
Venue:
Online via Zoom Webinar
Max Credits:
3 Points

Provider:
CRITICAL CARE SOCIETY OF KENYA
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PLATELET COUNT DYNAMICS IN CRITICAL CARE

Starting on:
Aug 28, 2025
Ending on:
Aug 28, 2025
Venue:
Online via Zoom Webinar

Description

Platelet count dynamics in critical care usually refers to the way platelet levels change in critically ill patients and how these changes influence diagnosis, prognosis, and management.

Objectives

-To describe the normal physiology and function of platelets in hemostasis and immune regulation. -To identify common causes of thrombocytopenia and thrombocytosis in critically ill patients. -To interpret platelet count trends and recognize their prognostic value in ICU settings. -To discuss the clinical implications of abnormal platelet counts, including bleeding and thrombotic risks. -To outline appropriate monitoring strategies and management approaches, including indications for platelet transfusion. -To recognize special conditions such as heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).

Presenters

  1. Prof. Jecko Thachil
    Consultant in Haemostasis and Thrombosis at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, MAHSC Professor at the University of Manchester. Senior Lecturer, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Chairman of DIC Subcommittee- Society of Thrombosis and Haemostasis

  2. Dr. Gordon Ogweno
    Consultant Anesthesiologist, PhD research on thrombosis and haemostasis, authored 6 book chapters on platelets -Faculty at Kenyatta University, Secretary General of the Kenya Society of Thrombosis.

  3. Dr. MD. Maina
    Consultant Physician, Hematologist, Fellow of Royal College of Physicians (Hematology), 1st to describe and publish on platelet function in patients with sickle cell disease in Kenya.

  4. Dr. Joy Kimamo
    Medical Officer

  5. Dr. Apollo Edgar
    COSESCA Year 3 Resident in General Surgery-Mater Hospital

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