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Algorithm for the Evaluation and Management of Sickle Cell Crises
Clinical Manifestations and Management

#Diagnosis #Management #Hematology #SickleCell
Algorithm for the ... of Sickle Cell Crises ... Diagnosis #Management #Hematology ... Manifestations #Workup ... #Algorithm #Ddxof
Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm and Causes

Increased red cell production: 
 • Increased Reticulocytosis/polychromasia 
 • Erythroid
Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm ... and Causes Increased ... Hemolytic #Anemia #Algorithm ... #Differential #Causes ... #Workup #Hematology
Overall Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Loss
 • Acute Bleed - Normocytic / Normochromic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Thalassemia • RBC Membrane ... Non-lmmune #Anemia #Classification ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Once pseudohypokalemia is ruled out, causes of hypokalemia can be
Causes of Hypokalemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... that is leaky all ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #workup
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Causes of Thrombocytopenia ... Diagnosis and Workup ... not required in all ... or if a primary hematologic ... #Workup #hematology
Differential Diagnosis for Hemolytic Anemia
Intrinsic Causes:
 • Enzyme deficiencies ex. G6PD, pyruvate kinase 
 • Hemoglobinopathies
Anemia Intrinsic Causes ... thalassemias • Membrane ... Intravascular Causes ... #classification ... #hematology
Reactive Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Reactive erythematous with various morphology
 • Urticaria - Firm /
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... soles and mucous membranes ... Reactive #SkinRash #dermatology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Elevated Liver Enzymes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Severe ALT > 15x ULN
 • Viral
 • Drugs/Toxins
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Severe ALT > 15x ... Others #LFTs #Hepatology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Disorders Testing Algorithm ... evaluation or workup ... 1,500 cells/µL Workup ... for secondary causes ... Differential #diagnosis #hematology
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Mucous membrane ... Vesiculobullous #SkinRash #dermatology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes