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Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
to Anemia - Differential ... Microcytic (MCV ... Normocytic (MCV ... Reticulocytosis, MDS ... #MCV #Algorithm
Approach to Leukocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Features of hematologic malignancy:
 • Symptoms: B-symptoms, bruising/bleeding, fatigue/weakness, immunosuppression
Leukocytosis - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... hepatomegaly • Labs: anemia ... , ↑ MCV, ↑/↓ platelets ... Matthew Ho, MD
Blood Disorders - Markers and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Acute
 • Myloid (AML) - CD13, CD33, CD34,
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pelger-Huet, Macrocytic anemia ... CD23, o CML ... - Amy Chung, MD ... , MSc @AmyChung
General Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework
1) Check reticulocyte count to determine if hypo/hyper-proliferative
2) Exclude
General Approach to Anemia ... - Differential ... haptoglobin) 3) Use MCV ... Lauren Banaszak, MD ... diagnosis #hematology #algorithm
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... (AG) = {Na - (Cl ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... Daniyal Hashmi, MD ... ABG #bloodgas #Acid
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
that are poorly formed ... Pinpoint-sized red spots ... Myelogenous Leukemia (CML ... vitamin B12 or folic acid ... blood count with differential
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
mobilizes fatty acids ... produce Acetoacetic acid ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #criticalcare #foamed
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
In WW2, when forced ... to around 500 mL ... • Iron, folic acid ... from accessing port ... pathophysiology #differential