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Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Thrombocytopenia - Abnormal platelet ... Complete blood count coagulation ... #Causes #dermatology
Bleeding manifestations 
Petechiae are small, flat, red, discrete areas of skin bleeding that are typically <2
They are non-blanching ... ecchymosis) is caused ... are typical of coagulation ... lowest levels Platelet ... ability to bind platelets
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
incompatible blood transfusion ... Manifestations of DIC: • Petechiae ... Findings in DIC: • Platelet ... Treat primary cause ... #diagnosis #causes