Exchange transfusion for hyperleucocytosis in a critical case of pertussis
Paediatrics and International Child Health, cilt.46, sa.1-2, ss.3-6, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 46 Sayı: 1-2
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1080/20469047.2025.2595836
- Dergi Adı: Paediatrics and International Child Health
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, BIOSIS, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCO), Biomedical Reference Collection: Corporate Edition (EBSCO), Health Research Premium Collection (ProQuest)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.3-6
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Pertussis, critical, exchange transfusion
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
An 8-week-old infant girl with pertussis-induced respiratory distress, complicated by severe leucocytosis, pulmonary hypertension and respiratory failure is reported. She was treated with mechanical ventilation, exchange transfusion and other supportive measures. A single-volume exchange transfusion significantly reduced the elevated white blood cell count and stabilised her condition. This case underscores the potential role of exchange transfusion as a life-saving intervention in critical pertussis cases with severe leucocytosis.