LSPoorEeyorick |
10-18-2007 10:54 AM |
Thanks, all. I know she appreciates it.
I realize I haven't spoken much about specifics.
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Originally Posted by med website
In an adult, a normal count is about 150,000 to 450,000 platelets per microliter of blood.
If platelet levels fall below 20,000 per microliter, spontaneous bleeding may occur and is considered a life-threatening risk.
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And she's at 8,000 per microliter. She often bleeds internally but apparently, right now, her arms are covered in petichae (blood pooling under her skin.)
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