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Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Diagnosis Framework by MCV ... Microcytic (MCV ... Normocytic (MCV ... Macrocytic (MCV ... , Drugs (e.g., hydroxyurea
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
and Pelvis 10 mSv ... Colonography 6 mSv ... With Barium 6 mSv ... X-ray 0.001 mSv ... (CT) — Head 2 mSv
Estimated Medical Radiation Doses for 5 Year-Old Child

3-view ankle	0.0015 mSv	1/14th CXRs
2-view chest	0.02 mSv	1 CXRs
Anteroposterior and lateral
view ankle 0.0015 mSv ... view chest 0.02 mSv ... cystogram 0.18 mSv ... bone scan 6.2 mSv ... PET3 scan 15.3 mSv
Hydroxyurea - Pathophysiology and Benefits in Sickle Cell Disease
 • Decreases number of pain crises (
Hydroxyurea - Pathophysiology ... decreased mortality #Hydroxyurea
Hyperviscosity Syndrome - Causes and Treatment

 - Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (most common) / Plasmapheresis 
 - Multiple
Leukapheresis + Hydroxyurea ... Leukapheresis + Hydroxyurea
Medications for the Management of Anemia

TREATMENT OF ANEMIA
 - Cyanocobalamin/B12
 - Erythropoietin/epoetin alfa
 - Darbepoetin alfa
CELL ANEMIA - Hydroxyurea
Valgus Stress Test in MCL Injury

In this video you can have a great visual of a
Stress Test in MCL ... collateral ligament (MCL ... Valgus #StressTest #MCL ... collateral #ligament #msk
SCORTCH Congenital Infections Mnemonic
S - Syphilis
C - CMV
O - Other
R - Rubella
T - Toxoplasmosis
C - Chickenpox
- Syphilis C - CMV ... , HTLV-1, HBV, HCV
Hematology Algorithms 

Anemia is described as a reduction in the proportion of the red blood cells.
microcytic anemia (MCV ... normocytic anemia (MCV ... macrocytic anemia (MCV ... /mean MCV) × 100 ... Mentzer index = (MCV
Diagnostic Framework for Anemia (Morphological Approach - MCV)
Low MCV - <80fL - "Microcytic"
 • Iron deficiency
Morphological Approach - MCV ... ) Low MCV - <80fL ... patients) Normal MCV ... anemia" High MCV ... #morphologic #mcv