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Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
thrombocytopenic purpura ... uremic syndrome (HUS ... #Hemolytic #Intravascular ... #Causes #differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Differential Diagnosis for Hemolytic Anemia
Intrinsic Causes:
 • Enzyme deficiencies ex. G6PD, pyruvate kinase 
 • Hemoglobinopathies
Differential Diagnosis ... for Hemolytic Anemia ... IVIG infusion Intravascular ... • MAHA: TTP, HUS ... • Transfusion reactions
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Purpura - Differential ... - Hemolytic ... : • DIC, TTP/HUS ... fever • Drug reactions ... #Differential #
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
Post Transfusion Purpura ... Causes purpura & ... Occurs between 0-6 hrs ... Can lead to sepsis ... diagnosis #management #hematology
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
Post Transfusion Purpura ... Causes purpura & ... Occurs between 0-6 hrs ... Can lead to sepsis ... diagnosis #management #hematology