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Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC ... the Nikolsky sign ... or Nikolsky sign ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... Erythematous #Rash #Algorithm
Aplastic Anemia - Illness Script
Signs and symptoms:
 • Recurrent infections from neutropenia
 • Mucosal bleeding from
Illness Script Signs ... cyclosporine A, ATG ... if neutropenic fever ... #management #treatment ... #hematology
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
An Algorithm for ... the Management ... continuous vital sign ... Pharmacologic treatment ... The focus is on
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
Get an LP and imaging ... Returning Traveler’ algorithm ... thin smear • Signs ... values supporting hematologic ... UnknownOrigin #workup #diagnosis
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
investigations and treatments ... infant with fever ... CRP < 20 mg/L #Diagnosis ... #Management #Pediatrics ... Stratification #Fever
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnostic Criteria:
 • Elevated hemoglobin and/or hematocrit AND
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and Management ... CBC checked for an ... present, symptoms, signs ... • Treatment algorithms ... #treatment #hematology
Our approach to the diagnosis and initial management of patients with suspected HIT. Our approach is
probability of HIT in an ... and to adjust treatment ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hematology #HIT ... Thrombocytopenia #Algorithm
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Definition: Overwhelming clinical syndrome associated with excessive macrophage activation and cytokine storm due to
: HLH signs and ... following: • Fever ... • Bicytopenia Treatment ... #management #treatment ... #hematology
Adult Onset Still's Disease
Systemic inflammation with urticarial rash.
Rash: 
 • Nonpruritic, evanescent (correlates with time of
Fever of at least ... Treatment - Mild ... : NSAIDS Treatment ... #rheumatology # ... management
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
- 80% have fever ... WBC >100k, + lab signs ... organ damage • Treatment ... Syndrome #TLS #diagnosis ... #management #hematology