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Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Diagnosis and Workup ... practices that could cause ... K), H. pylori test ... thyroid function test ... #Workup #hematology
Failure to Thrive - Evaluation Checklist
 • History: Baseline, ADLs/iADLs, Med Rec, ROS, Social support &
Thrive - Evaluation Checklist ... CBC, TSH, B12, folate ... PT, OT, Social work ... Thrive #Evaluation #Checklist
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
Diagnosis and workup ... ... laboratory tests ... Alzheimer - 1st cause ... Dementia - 2nd cause ... Differential #Subtypes #Classification
Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
the most likely cause ... recovery also causes ... of the initial work-up ... but undiagnosed, folate ... Anemia #VitaminB12 #Folate
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Causes of Secondary ... Renal ultrasound, Tests ... sodium loading test ... saline infusion test ... #Screening #Workup
Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm and Causes

Increased red cell production: 
 • Increased Reticulocytosis/polychromasia 
 • Erythroid
Algorithm and Causes ... #Differential #Causes ... #Workup #Hematology ... GrepMed Recommended Text
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
maintained fever CAUSES ... hyperthermia crisis (late ... #Differential #Causes ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia #Checklist ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
Causes of Anemia ... Deficiency • Folate ... #Anemia #MCV #Classification ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
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Causes of Anemia ... Neutrophils - Low RBC Folate ... Liver Function Tests ... Rule out B12 and Folate ... Liver Function Tests
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
should identify any cause ... surgery related cause ... • Isolate patient ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup