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Algorithm for workup of thrombocytopenia based on observation of the peripheral blood film. 
TTP/HUS indicates thrombotic
Algorithm for workup ... Adapted from:How to approach ... , Hematology 2012 ... , p 193 #Diagnosis ... #Differential #Algorithm
Approach to suspected Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)

 • Suspected HIT Algorithm
 • "4 T's" clinical probability score:
Approach to suspected ... Heparin-Induced ... #HIT #hematology ... #diagnosis #4Ts ... #algorithm
Causes of Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Spurious:
 • Artifact (redo CBC)
Autonomous:
 • Essential thrombocytosis
 • Polycythemia
Causes of Thrombocytosis ... Algorithm Spurious ... following EtOH induced ... thrombocytopenia ... #Algorithm #Causes
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
Algorithm Vesicles ... Herpes zoster (shingles ... Vesiculobullous #SkinRash ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Our approach to the diagnosis and initial management of patients with suspected HIT. Our approach is
Our approach to ... #Hematology #HIT ... #Heparin #Induced ... #Thrombocytopenia ... #Algorithm
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Algorithm Pinpoint ... hemostasis: - Thrombocytopenia ... deficiency Work ... #Algorithm #Causes
Oral Skin Ulcers - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Single Ulcer:
 • Traumatic ulcer
 • Angular ulcer
 • Aphthous
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Single ... #Oral #mouth #SkinRash ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
formed or don’t work ... platelet count (thrombocytopenia ... Workup: • Complete ... Myelodysplastic #Syndromes #diagnosis ... #hematology #oncology
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
Washed RBC • Single ... Causes purpura & ... severe thrombocytopenia ... #Transfusions #diagnosis ... #management #hematology