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Causes of Altered Level of Consciousness GCS < 7 - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Brain Involvement - Hemispheric
Causes of Altered ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... fracture • Subdural hematoma ... Vasculitis • TTP • DIC ... Involvement - Other • Trauma
Adrenal hematoma/hemorrhage on FAST exam

Adult male with RUQ/side pain after MVC. Transient prehospital hypotension.  Has
Adrenal hematoma ... Diagnosis/differential ... hematoma/hemorrhage ... #hematoma #hemorrhage ... #clinical #ultrasound
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
- Differential ... sulfate, NSAlDs) Trauma ... Vaginal laceration / hematoma ... intravascular coagulation (DIC ... #Causes #Obstetrics
Liver Disease in Pregnancy
Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP)
 • Onset/Trimester: 25-32 weeks
 • Typical clinical features:
Hepatic infarcts, Hematomas ... DIC • Aminotransferases ... Disease #Pregnancy #hepatology ... #obstetrics #hepatitis ... #comparison #differential
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Recent history of trauma ... organ damage Clinical ... Bleeding (64%) • Renal ... Acral cyanosis • Hemorrhagic ... Subcutaneous dissecting hematoma