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Causes of Post-Partum Fever - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
6 W's for causes of PPF
 - Wind: pneumonia,
Post-Partum Fever - Differential ... Episiotomy • Abscess/Hematoma ... #PostPartum ... #Causes #Obstetrics ... #OBGyn
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential ... Vaginal laceration / hematoma ... Hemophilia A) #PostPartum ... #Causes #Obstetrics ... #OBGyn
Causes of Hemiplegia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cerebral Hemisphere (Contralateral motor cortex)
 • Aphasia
 • Apraxia
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of Hemiplegia - Differential ... Sub-Cortical (Corona radiata ... sensory loss to pain ... #Hemiplegia #Neurology ... #Differential #
Causes of Scrotal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Painful - Sudden Onset
 • Testicular Torsion
 • Torsion
Scrotal Mass - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hernia Painful - Gradual ... cell Seminoma, Teratoma ... #Differential #
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
Red Flags and Differential ... Systemic N - Neurologic ... Eye/Temple • Pain ... quickly, deep pain ... Headaches #diagnosis #differential
Causes of Growth Discrepancy: Large for Gestational Age - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Maternal Factors:
 • Multiparity
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Gestational Age - Differential ... Excessive weight gain ... Complications #Pregnancy #Differential ... #Causes #Obstetrics ... #OBGyn
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
range: 18 wks - postpartum ... vomiting, abdominal pain ... infiltration) Differential ... Pregnancy #hepatology #obstetrics ... #obgyn #diagnosis
Causes of Hypotonic Infant (Floppy Newborn) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Central Nervous System - Decreased LOC, Axial
Floppy Newborn) - Differential ... Decreased LOC, Axial ... Trauma • Hematoma ... Floppy #Newborn #Differential ... #Causes #Peds #
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
Hyponatremia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pain. ... , CNS Disease, Meds ... #Hyponatremia #Differential
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Chronic Hypertension:
 • Guidelines as SBP ≥130 or DBP ≥ 90 mmHg
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persists > 12 weeks postpartum ... or severe RUQ pain ... ↑ in anti HTN meds ... hypertension #htn #obstetrics ... #cardiology #differential