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Summary of Coagulation Deficiencies
Inherited:
 • Hemophilia A - Deficiency of Factor VIII
 • Hemophilia B -
Deficiency of Factor ... malnutrition, Antibiotics ... Medications - Heparin ... ) • Advanced Liver ... • Acute DIC - Septic
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP) - Diagnosis and Management
Ascites PMN > 250/mm3
? Nosocomial or hospital acquired. Recent
Diagnosis and Management ... Recent exposure to antibiotics ... Presentation in septic ... SBP: Medical Management ... dysfunction or liver
Liver Chemistries - Interpretation of LFTs

R-value: Serum (ALT/ULN ALT) / (Alk phos/ULN ALP)
 • R >
Liver Chemistries ... Interpretation of LFTs ... • Coagulation factors ... replaced by non-hepatic ... transaminitis #LFTs
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
dysfunction (25%) • Hepatic ... DIC • Severe Liver ... deficiency) • HIT: Heparin-PF4 ... 100mg/dL) - Heparin ... causes #treatment #management
For my UME micro course, I made a figure that captures this terminology and lets learners
terminology and lets ... cover only a sliver ... spectrum – this lets ... #coverage #antibiogram ... #pharmacology #management
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
 • COPD Definition
 • Role of PFTs
 • COPD Classification and
Definition • Role of PFTs ... symptoms, risk factors ... exacerbations requiring antibiotics ... COPD #diagnosis #management
The 6 C’s of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
PSC is a chronic, cholestatic, immune-mediated disease characterized by
intra- and extra-hepatic ... environmental factors ... colorectal and hepato-biliary ... disease management ... Cholangitis #diagnosis #management
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Hepatic Encephalopathy ... Diagnosis and Management ... • Caused by liver ... precipitating factors ... non-absorbable antibiotic
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Diseases • Septic ... • Rheumatoid factor ... profile, including liver ... function tests (LFTs
Sepsis - Interventions that do / do not improve outcomes
Do:
- Have high index of suspicion and
not prescribe) antibiotics ... for persistent septic ... noradrenaline - Lots ... Interventions #Management ... #Factors #Matter