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Algorithm for the Evaluation and Management of Transfusion Reactions

This algorithm was developed by Dr. Eric Madden,
Algorithm for the ... Reactions This algorithm ... at McGovern Med EM ... Transfusion #Reactions #Algorithm ... Diagnosis #Management #Hematology
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
Erythematosus (SLE ... are evocative of SLE ... 80% - Low complement ... management of SLE ... Management #Summary #rheumatology
Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (RPGN)
RPGN has three primary pathophysiologic causes differentiated by immunofluorescence

Immune Complex Mediated (granular staining):
staining): • Low Complement ... Idiopathic • Normal Complement ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm ... #rheumatology
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
90% - Low complement ... Erythematosus (SLE ... 80% - Low complement ... management of SLE ... comparison #table #rheumatology
Causes of Extravascular and Intravascular Hemolysis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extravascular - Spleen and RES-mediated hemolysis
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... perfringens - Complement-Mediated ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 
Decreased Megakaryopoiesis
 • Aplastic Anemia
 • Toxic Damage (e.g.
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Autoimmune • ITP • SLE ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
EULAR/ACR Classification Criteria for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Clinical Domains:
 • Constitutional domain: Fever
 • Cutaneous domain: Non-scarring
pericarditis • Hematologic ... anticoagulant • Complement ... Classification #Criteria #SLE ... Erythematosus #diagnosis #rheumatology
SLICC SLE Diagnostic Criteria - Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Clinical and Immunologic Criteria

CLINICAL CRITERIA
 - ACUTE CUTANEOUS LUPUS
SLICC SLE Diagnostic ... anticoagulant - Low complement ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology ... #SLE #Lupus #Erythematosus
Global Alliance algorithm to improve outcomes in acne.
†With small nodules (>0.5–1 cm).
‡Consider physical removal of comedones.
§Second
Global Alliance algorithm ... For pregnancy, see ... ††See text. alt. ... #Management #Dermatology ... Acne #Treatment #Algorithm
Lupus - Role of complement and anti-dsDNA for the detection of flares
Complement - ↓ Decreased
Anti-dsDNA -
Lupus - Role of complement ... detection of flares Complement ... Increased #Lupus #SLE ... biomarkers #antidsdna #complement ... #diagnosis #rheumatology