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Petechial/Purpuric Rashes- THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

These rashes can be especially challenging and are
associated with devastating differential
Petechial/Purpuric ... coagulopathy (DIC ... ), or TTP. ... or purpuric rash ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... hemostasis: - Thrombocytopenia ... - DIC - TTP ... #Petechiae #Rash ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
: • Petechiae ... • Purpura • Palpable ... • TMA’s (HUS/TTP ... Schistocytes - MAHA: TTP ... Treat primary cause
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy - TTP/HUS, HELLP Syndrome and Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Three syndromes in
Thrombocytopenia ... and Pregnancy - TTP ... schistocytes, DIC ... #diagnosis #table ... #comparison
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy
Three syndromes in the critically ill pregnant woman who presents with coagulation defects.
1) HELLP
Thrombocytopenia ... schistocytes, DIC ... of child 3) TTP ... #Diagnosis #Comparison ... #Table
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
pain, dark urine, DIC ... maculopapular rash ... (PTP): Occurs 7 ... Causes purpura & ... severe thrombocytopenia
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
pain, dark urine, DIC ... maculopapular rash ... (PTP): Occurs 7 ... Causes purpura & ... severe thrombocytopenia