Aplastic anemia isn’t just one disease but a group of disorders
caused when the bone marrow stops producing red and white blood
cells and platelets. Anemia itself occurs when one’s red blood
cell count is low making the body feel fatigued because it isn’t
getting all of the oxygen it needs. In aplastic anemia, when the
bone marrow stops producing new blood cells there is not only a
deficit of red blood cells but also of white blood cells and
platelets. White blood cells fight germs and platelets help
blood clot. Without these, the body is at risk for infection and
uncontrolled bleeding. The medical team at Seattle Children's,
an SCCA parent organization, has a long history of successfully
caring for children with aplastic anemia. Children's blood
disorders program brings together experts from more than 20
subspecialties to provide diagnostic services and treatments,
including the very latest options. The team of pediatric
hematologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants,
nurses, child life specialists