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Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy - TTP/HUS, HELLP Syndrome and Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Three syndromes in
Thrombocytopenia ... presents with coagulation ... child * Severe cases ... pregnancy * Severe coagulation ... #AFLP #obstetrics
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy
Three syndromes in the critically ill pregnant woman who presents with coagulation defects.
1) HELLP
Thrombocytopenia ... presents with coagulation ... defects. 1) HELLP ... child * Severe cases ... #AFLP #Obstetrics
Gestational Hypertension & Preeclampsia

Gestational Hypertension (gHTN) 
• BP > 140/90 
• Onset > 20 wks gestation
Gestational Hypertension ... mg/dL or 2x • Thrombocytopenia ... Mal Seizure HELLP ... Syndrome • Thrombocytopenia ... Diagnosis #Criteria #Obstetrics
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Causes of Post-Partum ... purpura (TTP) • HELLP ... intravascular coagulation ... (DIC) • Anti-coagulation ... #Obstetrics #OBGyn
Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
Extravascular Causes ... intravascular coagulation ... (DIC) - HELLP ... microangiopathy: Thrombotic thrombocytopenic ... Extravascular #Causes
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Chronic Hypertension:
 • Guidelines as SBP ≥130 or DBP ≥ 90 mmHg
 •
Hypertensive Disorders ... Pregnancy Chronic Hypertension ... organ injury: thrombocytopenia ... preeclampsia patients • HELLP ... #htn #obstetrics
High Central Neuraxial Block - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Can occur with deliberate or accidental
in sequence – hypotension ... permits. ❷ Call for help ... • In obstetrics ... • Hypotension ... is obstetric, consider
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... hemostasis: - Thrombocytopenia ... appearance • Hypotension ... Complete blood count coagulation ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Intraoperative Sepsis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Severe sepsis (hypotension persisting after initial fluid challenge of
Severe sepsis (hypotension ... likely underlying cause ... ❶ Call for help ... lactate, FBC, U&Es, coagulation ... devices could have caused