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Consensus Indications for Irradiated RBC Transfusions:

Cellular blood components are irradiated for the prevention of TA-GVHD. Transfused
Cellular blood components ... disorders (DiGeorge Syndrome ... #Indications #Hematology ... #BloodBank #Management
Behcet's Syndrome - Treatment
Ulcers:
 • Treatment: Topical steroids
 • Prevention: Colchicine
 • Azathioprine for refractory disease
Arthritis:
Behcet's Syndrome ... immunosuppressive meds ... Behcets #disease #Syndrome ... #Treatment #management ... #pharmacology #rheumatology
Paraproteinemias

Entities That Can Feature A Monoclonal Protein/M Component:
• MM
• WM
• MGUS
• MGCS
• MGRS
• Splenic Marginal Zone
Monoclonal Protein/M Component ... capillary leak syndrome ... myeloma↑VEGF+M component ... Thrombosis in vascular beds-renal ... Paraproteinemias #Hematology
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
and M panel Management ... : • Nephrotic syndrome ... (Epstein-Barr syndrome ... hypogammaglobulinemia #immunology #hematology ... #diagnosis #management
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
thyroid, Sjogren syndrome ... “dropping head syndrome ... Imaging - CT Chest ... immunosuppressants - Meds ... Gravis #diagnosis #management
SAPHO Syndrome Summary

What?
SAPHO syndrome is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder of bone, joint, and skin characterized
SAPHO syndrome is ... involve anterior chest ... #Rheumatology # ... diagnosis #management ... #Dermatology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Key Components: ... physical exam - Key components ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... change CV risk Chest ... medical and surgical management
JEHOVAHS WITNESS BLOOD PRODUCT AND TECHNIQUE CONSENT / DECLINE CHECKLIST

COMPONENTS OF HUMAN BLOOD: 
Red Blood Cells,
DECLINE CHECKLIST COMPONENTS ... WHICH ARE NOT COMPONENTS ... Cardiopulmonary Bypass, Chest ... Consent #Checklist #Management ... #Hematology
Relapsing Polychondritis

What is it?
Recurrent inflammation of the cartilage in the body (Autoimmune disorder)

Who?
• Most frequently: 40
connective tissue components ... • MAGIC syndrome ... • Vexus syndrome ... Polychondritis #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #management