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Classification of Jaundice
Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia (predominantly indirect bilirubin)
 • Increased bilirubin production (eg, hemolytic anemias, hemolytic reactions,
Classification of ... Hepatocellular Dysfunction ... miscellaneous causes ... #Jaundice #Classification ... differential #causes
Causes of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Non-pregnant bleeding that is inegular in timing, frequency, or flow 

Mnemonic: PALM-COEIN
Causes of Abnormal ... NON-STRUCTURAL CAUSES ... cirrhosis) Ovulatory dysfunction ... Foreign bodies #AUB ... #Abnormal #Uterine
ED Treatment of 
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding 

Hemodynamically unstable 
Resuscitation 
 • ABCs! 
 • Fluids +
Treatment of Abnormal ... pregnancy related cause ... control • IV conjugated ... cancer, liver dysfunction ... long-term therapy #AUB
Overall Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Loss
 • Acute Bleed - Normocytic / Normochromic
RBC Production - Normal ... Reticulocytes, Increased Unconjugated ... Non-lmmune #Anemia #Classification ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Idiopathic LV dysfunction ... exclude other causes ... thrombus, RV systolic dysfunction ... sx overlap with normal ... meds (e.g., ACE/ARB
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Severe injury/dysfunction ... etiology of coma Abnormal ... Sternal rub ... decortication), abnormal ... Casey Albin MD @
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Prevalence: 1-2 cases ... • Autonomic dysfunction ... : • Anti-GAD Ab ... Oligoclonal bands • Normal
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
ANA, anti-Smith Ab ... sedimentation rate + Normal ... Skin Disease Classification ... mild cognitive dysfunction ... and psychosis • AB