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Causes of Anemia with Normal Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased WBCs
 - Decreased/NormaI
Causes of Anemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Decreased WBCs ... - Decreased/NormaI ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Overall Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Loss
 • Acute Bleed - Normocytic / Normochromic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... / Normochromic RBCs ... combination of: Decreased ... Decreased RBC ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Activity of von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease activity - A
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation ... result in severe anemia ... schistocytes, nucleated RBCs ... , and decreased ... immune hemolytic anemia
Hemoglobin A1c (glycated hemoglobin) reflects the average blood glucose concentration over the course of the RBC
correlated with 35-76% decrease ... the lifespan of RBCs ... such as hemolytic anemia ... in sickle cell anemia ... test, such as anemia
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
Evaluation of suspected ... Albumin ≤3.0 g/dL, anemia ... lack of tapering, decreased ... clinical and lab signs ... #Diagnosis #Peds
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... are needed: • HgbA1c ... or death (CARP, DECREASE ... perioperative #Risk #Evaluation
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... polycythaemia or anaemia ... requires further evaluation ... are observed for signs ... #Examination #Peds
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Algorithm for Management ... fontanelle • Sign ... mastoid (Battle sign ... #Algorithm #Management ... trama #pediatrics #peds
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in the Neonate

WHY CPAP? 
• Maintain airway patency 
• Helps avoid alveoli
compliance • Decreases ... auscultate for signs ... Neonate #Management #ABCs ... #ABCDE #Peds #Pediatrics