22 results
Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Algorithmic Approach ... to Anemia - Differential ... deficiency • Lead ... Sideroblastic anemia ... #MCV #Algorithm
Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
Causes of Anemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Thalassemia • Lead ... Poisoning • Anemia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Crank Test for Labral Tear of the Shoulder

To perform the Crank Test, fully abduct the shoulder
Crank Test for Labral ... perform the Crank Test ... provide an axial load ... Shoulder #Crank #Test ... #Labral #Tear #PhysicalExam
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
Albumin ≤3.0 g/dL, anemia ... purposes of this algorithm ... met: z score of LAD ... or z scores in LAD ... Disease #Incomplete #Algorithm
Iron Deficiency Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Labs: Ferritin, iron, transferrin, TIBC, TSAT, sTfR

 • Blood loss:
Iron Deficiency Anemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Copper deficiency, Lead ... Iron #Deficiency #Anemia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Peripheral Weakness without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Objective Weakness
 • Cardio-pulmonary disease
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cardio-pulmonary disease • Anemia ... Hyperreflexia • Lead ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
Hemolytic Anemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... nucleotidase deficiency, lead ... ARUPLabs #Hemolytic #Anemia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Sickle cells
These photos show sickle cells on peripheral blood smears. In the left photo target cells
Sickle cells These photos ... In the left photo ... had b–thalassemia ... about 40% HbS, the rest ... no significant anemia
Load and Shift Test for Glenohumeral Instability

The load and shift test evaluates for anterior and posterior
Load and Shift Test ... Instability The load ... Provide an axial load ... PT_yuu_mizu628 #Load ... Instability #Shoulder #PhysicalExam
Load and Shift Test for Glenohumeral Instability

The load and shift test evaluates for anterior and posterior
Load and Shift Test ... Instability The load ... Provide an axial load ... open_michigan #Load ... Instability #Shoulder #PhysicalExam