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Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) vs Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
#Diagnosis #TTP #DIC #Comparison #Table #Laboratory #Findings #RebelEM
Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP ... Intravascular Coagulation ... ) #Diagnosis #TTP ... #DIC #Comparison ... #Table #Laboratory
Diagram demonstrating TEG (thromboelastography) variables as they relate to the coagulation cascade.

Dr. Wells Brambl @DoctorWellsMD

#TEG #thromboelastography
relate to the coagulation ... cascade. ... thromboelastogram #coagulation ... #cascade #anticoagulation ... #laboratory #hematology
Algorithm for Investigation of Abnormal Coagulation Tests
- Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT and Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT

Dr.
Algorithm for Investigation ... of Abnormal Coagulation ... DrEricStrong #Algorithm ... #Coagulation #Abnormal ... #APTT #Laboratory
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy - TTP/HUS, HELLP Syndrome and Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Three syndromes in
and Pregnancy - TTP ... presents with coagulation ... plasma exchange 2) TTP ... pregnancy * Severe coagulation ... diagnosis #table #comparison
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP ... intravascular coagulation ... (DIC) • Anti-coagulation ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Intravascular Coagulation ... is simultaneous coagulation ... venipuncture sites Laboratory ... • TMA’s (HUS/TTP ... Schistocytes - MAHA: TTP
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy
Three syndromes in the critically ill pregnant woman who presents with coagulation defects.
1) HELLP
presents with coagulation ... pregnancy * Severe coagulation ... of child 3) TTP ... Hematology #Diagnosis #Comparison
Syphilis Diagnostic Algorithm
 • Syphilis (TP) EIA
 • RPR
 • A different treponemal specific test (TPPA)

ID
Syphilis Diagnostic Algorithm ... • Syphilis (TP ... Syphilis #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Testing #laboratory
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... fulminans - DIC - TTP ... APLS - HIT - ITP ... Complete blood count coagulation ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
hemorrhage, while under-coagulation ... The optimal TTR ... #management #algorithm