4 results
Diagnostic Framework for Anemia (Morphological Approach - MCV)
Low MCV - <80fL - "Microcytic"
 • Iron deficiency
(Morphological Approach ... - <80fL - "Microcytic ... 80 - 96 fL - "Normocytic ... kidney disease, Acute ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
(cell) volume (MCV ... Under 80 = microcytic ... (up to 100) = normocytic ... High in acute blood ... #Workup #Hematology
Overall Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Loss
 • Acute Bleed - Normocytic / Normochromic
Overall Approach ... Blood Loss • Acute ... Bleed - Normocytic ... Reticulocytes, MCV ... #Causes #Hematology
Simplified Approach to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
1) IS THIS AN EMERGENCY? 
Is there a dialysis indication
Simplified Approach ... to Acute Kidney ... e.g AEIOU ) or anuria ... urgent nephrology evaluation ... #simplified #workup