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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... Diagnosis and Management ... Manifestations: Malar rash ... , oral ulcers, Lupus ... #Summary #rheumatology
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
NPSLE rare, Malar rash ... Manifestations: Malar rash ... Usual therapeutic management ... comparison #table #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #management
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
evidence of (fatigue, rash ... Photosensitive rash ... Malignancy (e.g. hematologic ... vein thrombosis Hematologic ... activation and/or medications
Consensus Indications for Irradiated RBC Transfusions:

Cellular blood components are irradiated for the prevention of TA-GVHD. Transfused
Consensus Indications ... Cellular blood components ... #Transfusion #Indications ... #Hematology #BloodBank ... #Management
Hydroxychloroquine Serum Measurement in SLE
 • Terminal elimination half-life = 40 days ([HCQI reflects long-term intake)
200ng/mL Best indications ... Measurement #SLE #rheumatology ... pharmacology #levels #lupus ... #management
Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS)
Classified among the secondary or acquired forms of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH)

What?
A subset of
disease • Systemic lupus ... Petechial or purpuric rash ... SJIA], systemic lupus ... Syndrome #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hematology #Rheumatology
JEHOVAHS WITNESS BLOOD PRODUCT AND TECHNIQUE CONSENT / DECLINE CHECKLIST

COMPONENTS OF HUMAN BLOOD: 
Red Blood Cells,
DECLINE CHECKLIST COMPONENTS ... WHICH ARE NOT COMPONENTS ... Salt Solutions MEDICATIONS ... Consent #Checklist #Management ... #Hematology
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL)
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent, 4:1 to 1:1 F:M
Drug Induced Lupus ... Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus ... NPSLE rare, Malar rash ... #DIL #rheumatology ... diagnosis #treatment #management
Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) - Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
Varicella or Disseminated Zoster:
 • Transmission: direct contact w/ fluid
Timeline: 1-2d pre rash ... varicella vaccine or component ... #Prophylaxis #indications ... #management
Pyoderma Gangrenosum (PG)
50 M Crohn’s dz had a small pustule on the ankle 4 mo ago
& contributory components ... Management of PG ... therapy, & systemic medications ... clinical #photo #dermatology