Spleen

Care after the removal of the spleen (splenectomy) or if ...

Spleen disorders Care after the removal of the spleen (splenectomy) or if your spleen doesn’t work properly (functional hyposplenism) What is the spleen? Your spleen is an organ that usually sits underneath your ribs on the left side. It is purplish red in colour and is usually about 12x7 cm big. The spleen has several functions, which include:

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Vaccinations for Adults without a Spleen

As of 2019, live attenuated influenza vaccine (FluMist) is not recommended for people without a spleen. Maybe. You need at least 1 dose of MMR vaccine if you were born in 1957 or later. You may also need a second dose. Yes!Meningococcal You are at increased risk for meningococcal disease because you do not have a functioning spleen.

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ANNEX I SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS

ruxolitinib therapy be discontinued if they sustain an increase in their spleen length of 40% compared with baseline size (roughly equivalent to a 25% increase in spleen volume) and no longer have tangible improvement in disease-related symptoms. Method of administration Jakavi is to be taken orally, with or without food.

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Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE)

Jun 14, 2010 · Definition: A disorder of the spleen. Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura Evidence of RBC destruction (schistocytosis) without clinical consequences - Laboratory findings with clinical consequences (e.g., renal insufficiency, petechiae) Life-threatening consequences, (e.g., CNS hemorrhage or thrombosis/embolism or renal failure) Death

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SPLEEN INJURY GRADING SCALE - VUMC

MINOR - spleen lac - minor; simple capsular tear; LEQ 3 cm depth; no trabecular I / II Superficial (capsular) laceration of spleen, initial encounter S36.030A 544222.2

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NHSN SSI Checklist - Centers for Disease Control and ...

January 2022 Surgical Site Infection (SSI) Superficial incisional SSI (SIP, SIS) Element . Element . Met. Date . Must meet the following criteria: Date of event occurs within 30 days after any NHSN operative procedure (where day 1 = the