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Algorithm for the Evaluation and Management of Sickle Cell Crises
Clinical Manifestations and Management

#Diagnosis #Management #Hematology #SickleCell
Algorithm for the ... Diagnosis #Management #Hematology ... #SickleCell #Complications ... Manifestations #Workup #Algorithm ... #Ddxof
Causes of Bone/Joint Pain in Sickle Cell Disease
Vaso-occlusive pain:
 • Mechanism: ischemic pain
 • Can present
Causes of Bone/Joint ... Generally affects long bones ... other orthopedic complications ... • XR, MRI to ... diagnosis #causes #hematology
Fluid-filled Rash - Diagnostic Algorithm.  Pustule: 1) Pustules more commonly suggest an infectious process (bacterial,
Rash - Diagnostic Algorithm ... basement membrane zone ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... Pustular #Bullous #Algorithm ... #Differential #Ddxof
Morphology of Primary Skin Lesions - Description Algorithm
Primary Skin Lesion - Initial lesion not altered by
- Description Algorithm ... , scratching), complication ... vs Deep Component ... #Description #Algorithm ... #dermatology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Key Components: ... adverse events or complications ... physical exam - Key components ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... HgbA1c - if not done
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnostic Criteria:
 • Elevated hemoglobin and/or hematocrit AND
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Hypercellular bone ... symptoms, signs, and complications ... • Treatment algorithms ... Summary #treatment #hematology
Essential Thrombocythemia (ET)
ET is a chronic myeloproliferative neoplasm. Most cases are related to mutations that affect
, symptoms and complications ... MI, stroke, DVT/ ... 450,000/microL • Bone ... • Treatment algorithms ... Thrombocythemia #ET #hematology