Haematological emergencies

Abstract

In a hospital setting, it is common to encounter certain haematological emergencies irrespective of whether or not the patient has an underlying haematological condition or if the hospital has a well-established haematology service. This article aims to define and illustrate common and less common haematological emergencies that a physician may encounter on the wards and the appropriate initial management for the patient prior to a formal hematological consult.