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Causes of Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 
Decreased Megakaryopoiesis
 • Aplastic Anemia
 • Toxic Damage (e.g.
- Differential Diagnosis ... Megakaryopoiesis • Aplastic Anemia ... methotrexate) • Drugs ... Vasculitis • Infection ... Algorithm #Causes #Hematology
Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
- Differential Diagnosis ... Macroangiopathic, Infections ... Orotic aciduria, Drugs ... (e.g., hydroxyurea ... #hematology
Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
- Differential Diagnosis ... Chronic Disease (e.g ... Inflammation, Chronic Infection ... Deficiency • Drugs ... Algorithm #Causes #Hematology
Reticulocyte Production Index = (Retic %) x (Hct / 45) / Maturation Factor
The maturation factor is
. cancer, infection ... . drugs, chemotherapy ... G6PD deficiency), Infections ... Production #Index #hematology ... #diagnosis #calculation
Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
Diagnostic Framework ... Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia ... ) - Drugs ( ... #differential #diagnosis ... #hematology #anemia
Drug Induced Liver Injury (DILI) - Stepwise Diagnosis Algorithm
DILI suspicion
Features toxic aetiology: Skin involvement, Kidney injury,
DILI) - Stepwise Diagnosis ... duration), Several medications ... Hepatocellular: Viral infections ... Liver #Injury #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #hepatology
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Morphology
Microcytic RBC: Pyridoxine deficiency, Thalassemia, Iron deficiency anemia, Chronic disease anemia (sometimes),
Chemotherapy (e.g ... Liver disease, Etc ... disorders, Oxidative drugs ... #differential #diagnosis ... #hematology #microscopy
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
response to the drug ... #management #algorithm ... #table #pharmacotherapy ... #decisionaid #cardiology ... #hematology #warfarin
"I MD SOAPS" Infectious Diseases Exposure History

I - Immunization - Vaccination status (age-appropriate, comorbidities, travel, etc)
M
"I MD SOAPS" Infectious ... ) M - Medication ... ; drug exposure ... specific food (e.g ... InfectiousDiseases #Diagnosis
Drugs Used for the Treatment of COVID-19 Infection

** Editor Note (from ophthalmology MD input) - Hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine
Treatment of COVID-19 Infection ... or detachment, etc ... #Medications #Treatment ... #Pharmacology #Table ... #Management