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Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) - Likelihood, Diagnosis and Management
 - HIT Suspected
 - Calculate 4T Score
Heparin Induced ... Thrombocytopenia ... #Induced #Thrombocytopenia ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hematology
Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) Evaluation Algorithm

- Dr. Josh Farkas @PulmCrit

#4TScore #HITT #Algorithm #HeparinInduced #Thrombocytopenia #Diagnosis #Criteria #Hematology
Heparin-Induced ... Thrombocytopenia ... HIT) Evaluation Algorithm ... #4TScore #HITT #Algorithm ... Diagnosis #Criteria #Hematology
Approach to suspected Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)

 • Suspected HIT Algorithm
 • "4 T's" clinical probability score:
Approach to suspected Heparin-Induced ... Suspected HIT Algorithm ... NephPrasad #Heparin ... #Induced #Thrombocytopenia ... #HIT #hematology
Hypersensitivity: Summary
Type I Hypersensitivity:
 • Immunological Mediator: lgE
 • Immunological Target: Allergen Molecules
 • Ex: Antibiotic
thrombocytic purpura, Heparin ... induced thrombocytopenia ... anemia, Penicillin-induced ... drug reaction, ... Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... e.g. prolonged/induced ... TTP) • HELLP syndrome ... Anti-coagulation agents (e.g. heparin ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Our approach to the diagnosis and initial management of patients with suspected HIT. Our approach is
Diagnosis #Management #Hematology ... #HIT #Heparin # ... Induced #Thrombocytopenia ... #Algorithm
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Causes: - Drug induced ... Kasabach-Merritt syndrome ... Gardner-Diamond syndrome ... fever • Drug reactions ... #rheumatology #
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
bone marrow + pancytopenia ... infections/fevers • Thrombocytopenia ... • Peripheral Pancytopenia ... cells is much reduced ... Anemia #oncology #hematology
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
: • Leukocyte reduced ... RBC • Volume Reduced ... purpura & severe thrombocytopenia ... progresses to pancytopenia ... diagnosis #management #hematology
Venous Thrombosis vs Arterial Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

VENOUS THROMBOSIS

 • Acquired Risk Factors:
	- >48 hours
• Nephrotic Syndrome ... Hyperhomocysteinemia - Heparin-induced ... thrombocytopenia ... pathophysiology #hematology