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Consensus Indications for Irradiated RBC Transfusions:

Cellular blood components are irradiated for the prevention of TA-GVHD. Transfused
for Irradiated RBC ... HLA-selected products (e.g ... #Irradiation #RBC ... #Indications #Hematology ... #BloodBank #Management
Coverage of common antibiotics used in the hospital

For empiric coverage, first define the type of infection,
prior resistance. e.g ... ESBL, KPC, VRE. etc ... ampicillin #management ... #coverage #antibiogram ... pharmacology #table
Causes of Anemia with Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Heme Synthesis or
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Causes: Chronic Blood ... HgbE, HgbC, etc. ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Intern Pocket Cards - Antibiogram and Susceptibilities
VRE - MRSA - GRAM POSITIVES - GRAM NEGATIVES -
, etc.) ... data like vitals, WBC ... if frequency of medication ... Susceptibilities #antibiotics ... #management #pharmacology
My Patient with Infective Endocarditis (IE) Has Negative Blood Cultures
 - Did they receive antibiotics prior
) Has Negative Blood ... Eg: C. burnetii ... Mycobacterial etc ... BloodCultures #Diagnosis #Management ... #Algorithm
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Diagnosis and Management ... Diagnosis: • CBC ... anemia • Sputum/Blood ... Lung Abscess Management ... • Vasculitis (e.g
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
in recipient (e.g ... • Washed RBC ... haptoglobin, ↑LDH, etc ... Transfusions #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #reactions
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
- Antithyroid medications ... - β-lactam antibiotics ... result from low blood ... Anemia #oncology #hematology ... #diagnosis #management
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Etiology: • Medications ... NSAIDs, β-blockers, Antibiotics ... draw, ↑↑Plts or ↑↑WBC ... heparinized tube) • ECG ... Elimination (see Table
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... • Check blood ... electrolytes, blood ... Alternative medications ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm