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Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Vaginal laceration / hematoma ... intravascular coagulation ... (DIC) • Anti-coagulation ... #Causes #Obstetrics
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
rapidly develops (DIC ... infiltration) Differential ... #Pregnancy #hepatology ... #obstetrics #obgyn ... #diagnosis #management
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Disseminated Intravascular ... Coagulation (DIC ... Subcutaneous dissecting hematoma ... Intravascular #Coagulation ... #diagnosis #causes