| Platelet count may predict abnormal bleeding time among pregnant women with hypertension and preeclampsia. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 11444451 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND: Anesthesiologists often require laboratory data to estimate the bleeding risk among hypertensive pregnant women prior to administering regional anesthesia. Many rely on the bleeding time (BT) in making this determination. We examined whether the platelet count can adequately predict BT among a group of hypertensive parturients. METHODS: This retrospective subgroup analysis, taken from a cohort of 2,051 hypertensive pregnant women, comprises 87 individuals who underwent both a BT and platelet count prior to delivery. We calculated the correlation between the platelet count and BT at three platelet cut-off points with respect to prolonged BT of eight minutes or more. RESULTS: There was a significant negative correlation between platelet count at delivery and BT [r= -0.45, 95% confidence interval (CI) -0.26 to -0.60; P <0.0001]. All three platelet cut-off points had a sensitivity of less than 66% with negative predictive values below 75% for an abnormal BT. A platelet count > or =75 x 109/L [corrected] was specific for the presence of an abnormal BT (specificity 97.8%, 95% CI 91.7-100.0), with a positive predictive value of 95.5% (95% CI 83.1-100.0) and a positive likelihood ratio of 24 (95% CI 3.3-168). CONCLUSIONS: In a group of hypertensive parturients, the platelet count appears to be very specific for predicting a prolonged BT The platelet count may aid the anesthesiologist in determining the risk of bleeding from regional anesthesia. Given the study's potential for bias future research is needed to validate these findings. |
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Authors:
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R J McDonagh; J G Ray; R F Burrows; E A Burrows; M J Vermeulen |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie Volume: 48 ISSN: 0832-610X ISO Abbreviation: Can J Anaesth Publication Date: 2001 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-07-10 Completed Date: 2001-12-04 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8701709 Medline TA: Can J Anaesth Country: Canada |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 563-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St Joseph's Hospital and McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. rorymcdonagh@hotmail.com |
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Adult Bleeding Time* Female Humans Hypertension / blood, complications* Infant, Newborn Platelet Count* Pre-Eclampsia / blood, complications* Predictive Value of Tests Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic / therapy* Retrospective Studies |
| Comments/Corrections | |
Comment In:
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Can J Anaesth. 2001 Jun;48(6):515-8
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11444442
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Erratum In:
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Can J Anaesth 2002 Apr;49(4):437 |
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