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==Overview== | |||
The mainstay of therapy for [[Hemolytic-uremic syndrome|hemolytic uremic syndrome]] [[Hemolytic-uremic syndrome|(HUS)]] is supportive therapy. [[Antibiotic therapy]] is not recommended among patients with [[Hemolytic-uremic syndrome|HUS]]. Hydration and [[intravenous]] ([[IV]]) [[isotonic]] [[Saline (medicine)|saline]] replacment decrease the risk of [[hemolytic-uremic syndrome]] [[HUS|(HUS)]]. Patients with [[Hemolytic-uremic syndrome|HUS]] who have significant clinical bleeding or who require an invasive [[procedure]] should receive [[platelet]] [[transfusions]]. | |||
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== Treatment == | |||
=== Pharmacotherapy === | |||
==== Acute Pharmacotherapies ==== | |||
==== Chronic Pharmacotherapies ==== | |||
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Revision as of 01:56, 2 October 2020
Overview
The mainstay of therapy for hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is supportive therapy. Antibiotic therapy is not recommended among patients with HUS. Hydration and intravenous (IV) isotonic saline replacment decrease the risk of hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS). Patients with HUS who have significant clinical bleeding or who require an invasive procedure should receive platelet transfusions.
Causes by Organ System
Cardiovascular | No underlying causes |
Chemical / poisoning | No underlying causes |
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Ear Nose Throat | No underlying causes |
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Neurologic | No underlying causes |
Nutritional / Metabolic | No underlying causes |
Obstetric/Gynecologic | No underlying causes |
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Overdose / Toxicity | No underlying causes |
Psychiatric | No underlying causes |
Pulmonary | No underlying causes |
Renal / Electrolyte | No underlying causes |
Rheum / Immune / Allergy | No underlying causes |
Sexual | No underlying causes |
Trauma | No underlying causes |
Urologic | No underlying causes |
Dental | No underlying causes |
Miscellaneous | No underlying causes |