2016 Blood Transfusions Rapid Diagnostic Testing 
Pediatric EM Morsels
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
2016 Apr; 32(4): 227–231. Worldwide, children <5 years old account for 76% of deaths related to malaria, but these are predominantly in Sub-Saharan Africa (WHO 2022) P. vivax , P. malariae , and the less common P. knowlesi and P. simium (Forgie 2022) P. vivax and P. falciparum parasitemia , and no other defined cause of AMS (WHO 2023).
EMDocs
JANUARY 6, 2025
Surgical wound debridement and dressing are performed and the malaria rapid diagnostic test (MRDT) is noted to be positive. Samples are drawn for type and crossmatch, complete blood count, and blood chemistry. A whole blood transfusion is initiated for the management of her anemia. 2006;49(1):51-57.
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