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Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy
Three syndromes in the critically ill pregnant woman who presents with coagulation defects.
1) HELLP
plasma exchange 2) ... delivery of child 3) ... #AFLP #Obstetrics ... #OBGyn #Hematology ... #Diagnosis #Comparison
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy - TTP/HUS, HELLP Syndrome and Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Three syndromes in
of Pregnancy (AFLP ... plasma exchange 2) ... plasma exchange 3) ... #AFLP #obstetrics ... #hematology #diagnosis
Live Ectopic Pregnancy on Transvaginal POCUS

Young female patient, severe abdominal pain. +preg test. Pelvic exam followed
(see below for diagnosis ... an IUP or not. #2 ... at the bedside #3 ... POCUS #clinical #obgyn ... #obstetrics
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
of Pregnancy (AFLP ... Antithrombin Ill • Ultrasound ... Preeclampsia, HELLP ... Pregnancy #hepatology #obstetrics ... #obgyn #diagnosis
Antenatal / Prenatal Care Schedule 
At Every Visit: Weight, Blood pressure, Psychosocial screening, Counseling re. Indications
serum screen (AFP ... • ± Prenatal diagnosis ... 6 movements in 2 ... Timeline #Evaluation #Obstetrics ... #OBGyn #Trimester
Postpartum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis and Management 
Uterine Atony (80%) - Most PPH Will respond to
- Differential Diagnosis ... examining hand) 3. ... compression (using ultrasound ... #Management #obstetrics ... #obgyn
Negative Contrast Effect in Right Atrium - Differential Diagnosis
1. Small secundum ASD or PFO with left
Small secundum ASD ... to right shunt 2. ... agitated saline 3. ... cardiology #clinical #echocardiogram ... #s4c #pocus #bubble