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Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
(usually IgG) (e.g ... (usually IgM) (e.g ... . primary cold agglutin ... deficiencies (e.g ... differential #diagnosis #hematology
Jaundice - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pre-Hepatic - Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia
Increased Production
 • Hemolysis
 • Ineffective Erythropoiesis
 • Hematoma
Decreased
Sepsis • Drugs (e.g ... • Gilbert's Syndrome ... (l and II) Hepatic ... Cholangiocarcinoma • Primary ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Leukostasis: • Pathophysiology ... high WBC count cause ... WBC >100k, + lab signs ... unless worrisome EKG ... #management #hematology
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis - Diagnosis Algorithm
Symptoms: Fatigue, Pruritus, Right upper quadrant discomfort
Signs: Jaundice, Xanthelasmata, Hepatomegaly
Associated history:
Primary Biliary ... quadrant discomfort Signs ... autoimmune disease (e.g ... Elevated ALP 2. ... specific ANAs (e.g
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
Surgical devices, e.g ... Sepsis (→ 3-14) e.g ... (e.g. haloperidol ... hyperthermia crisis (late sign ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia #Checklist
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
cardiac syncope, e.g ... such as reflex ... carotid sinus syndrome ... orthostatic vital sign ... an initial ECG.
Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome (WPW) is one of several disorders of the electrical system of the heart that
Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome ... WPW is caused by ... between the atria and ... #Pathophysiology ... Cardiology #MedStudent #EKG
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
function test, ANA (e.g ... not required in all ... unclear, or if a primary ... hematologic disorder ... #Workup #hematology
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
hepatorenal syndrome ... estrogen such as ... • Budd Chiari syndrome ... pregnancy • Primary ... #hepatology
Intraoperative Cardiac Ischaemia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

If the patient is unconscious, signs of cardiac
is unconscious, signs ... cardiac ischaemia primarily ... 12-lead ECG machine ... CM5 continuous ECG ... Obtain a 12-lead ECG