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Algorithm for Investigation of Abnormal Coagulation Tests
- Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT and Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT

Dr.
Algorithm for Investigation ... of Abnormal Coagulation ... DrEricStrong #Algorithm ... #Coagulation #Abnormal ... #APTT #Laboratory
ISTH Scoring System for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
Platelet count:
 • Expected: Low (or normal)
 • Elevation
Expected: Low (or normal ... factors, Can be normal ... Expected: Low (or normal ... clots, Can be normal ... diagnosis #hematology #laboratory
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
(DIC) Overview ... venipuncture sites Laboratory ... Findings in DIC ... Thrombocytopenia - Normal ... - APTT < 1.5 x normal
Normal Thromboelastogram - Specific parameters represent the 3 phases of the cell-based model of haemostasis: initiation,
Normal Thromboelastogram ... Diagnosis #Hematology #Coagulation ... #Thromboelastogram ... #TEG #Normal #Interpretation ... #Laboratory
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... succenturiate lobe • Abnormal ... intravascular coagulation ... (DIC) • Anti-coagulation ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Thrombocytopenia - Abnormal ... deficiency - Abnormal ... fulminans - DIC ... Complete blood count coagulation