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Thrombocytopenia - Workup Algorithm
A common consult I receive.

Dr. Joseph Shatzel @Clotmaster

#Thrombocytopenia #Workup #Algorithm #Diagnosis #Differential #Hematology
Algorithm A common consult ... Workup #Algorithm #Diagnosis
Acute Esophageal Necrosis
History: Hematemesis and/or melena (70%), Dysphagia, Epigastric/chest pain, Sepsis
Diagnosis EGD and Biopsy
Differential: Melanosis, Melanoma,
chest pain, Sepsis Diagnosis ... GI and Surgery consults ... black #esophagus #diagnosis
Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO)
Clinical:
 • Sudden, painless, monocular loss of vision 
 • "Blood and
Ophthalmology consult ... Occlusion #CRVO #Diagnosis
Failure to Thrive - Evaluation Checklist
 • History: Baseline, ADLs/iADLs, Med Rec, ROS, Social support &
HIV, Syphilis • Consults ... Evaluation #Checklist #diagnosis
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO)
Clinical:
 • Sudden, painless, complete loss of vision 
 • Pale retina
ophthalmology consult ... Occlusion #CRAO #Diagnosis
Invasive Candidiasis (IC)

Diagnosis:
Culture:
 • Gold standard, but Slow (~2-3 days), 50% sensitivity
 • Blood Sample
 •
Candidiasis (IC) Diagnosis ... Infectious Diseases Consults ... IC #antifungal #diagnosis
Standardized Physical Abuse Guideline
<6 months of age
 • Social work consult
 • Skeletal survey
 • Head
• Social work consult ... Peds #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Liver Disease Consult ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Ventilator Alarms
Increased Rate - Patient is tiring on a weaning mode or experiencing pain/anxiety
 - Reassess
analgesics/sedation - Consult ... Assess for tiring & consult ... connections - Consult ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Tooth Fracture - Ellis Classification
 
I Fracture of enamel 
Smooth edge with file and discharge with
enarnel Dental consult ... Dental #Dentistry #Diagnosis