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Consensus Indications for Irradiated RBC Transfusions:

Cellular blood components are irradiated for the prevention of TA-GVHD. Transfused
Consensus Indications ... disorders (DiGeorge Syndrome ... HLA-selected products (e.g ... #Indications #Hematology ... #BloodBank #Management
Compelling and Possible Contraindications to Antihypertensive Drugs
Diuretics (thiazides)
 - Gout
 - Metabolic syndrome, Glucose intolerance, Pregnancy,
- Metabolic syndrome ... , Bilateral renal ... , Bilateral renal ... Pgp-dependent drugs (e.g ... contraindications #table
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
in recipient (e.g ... , DIC, hypoTN, renal ... Hypocalcemia, Hyperkalemia ... #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #reactions
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... - Compartment syndrome ... Herpes, Coxsackie, etc ... per day until stable ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management
Indications for Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPEP)
 • Suspected multiple myeloma, Waldenström's macroglobulinemia, primary amyloidosis, or related
Indications for ... chemotherapy, etc ... suspected • Hypercalcemia ... possible malignancy (e.g ... Electrophoresis #SPEP #Hematology
Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
Metabolic • Renal ... Liver Failure • Hypercalcemia ... Neoplastic / Hematologic ... Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary ... Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
ischemia, hemolysis, transfusions ... Excretion: - Renal ... heparinized tube) • ECG ... 15 suggests ↓ renal ... Elimination (see Table
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 • Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
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Diagnosis and Management ... iniury, Compartment syndrome ... Herpes, Coxsackie etc ... per day until stable ... Dialysis for severe hyperkalemia
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
, DIC, hypoTN, renal ... haptoglobin, ↑LDH, etc ... Hypocalcemia, Hyperkalemia ... #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #reactions
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Diuretics, PRBC transfusion ... hydration - Hyperkalemia ... unless worrisome EKG ... TLS #diagnosis #management ... #hematology