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Postpartum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis, Examination and Management

Uterotonic Medications (after delivery of the placenta):
 • Oxytocin
Postpartum Hemorrhage ... Uterotonic Medications ... • Oxytocin (causes ... Methylergonovine (causes ... #Hemorrhage #Differential
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Causes of Post-Partum ... Hemorrhage - Differential ... section Uterine Atony ... Hemophilia A) #PostPartum ... #Hemorrhage #PPH
Post-abortion Hemorrhage Management Algorithm
Cervical laceration
 → Direct pressure, silver nitrate for small laceration
 → Repair with
Post-abortion Hemorrhage ... controlled Uterine atony ... or unsure of cause ... → Repeat D&C Ectopic ... #Postabortion #Hemorrhage
Altered Mental Status - Differential Diagnosis
 • Neurologic: Stroke, Cerebral hypoxia, Cerebral hemorrhage, Seizure, Trauma, TBI,
hypoxia, Cerebral hemorrhage ... Encephalitis, Abscess • Toxic ... : Medications, Alcohol ... Recreational drugs, Toxic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Causes
Mydriasis and Miosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Causes of Mydriasis:
Dilated pupils (mydriasis) more than 7mm
 • Unilateral
Diagnosis Framework Causes ... glaucoma, Adie's tonic ... Hypothermia Causes ... Neuro: Pontine hemorrhage ... ophthalmology #causes
A quick infographic on various pearls about atopic dermatitis, a disease with an increasing burden on
Atopic Dermatitis ... #management #medications ... treatment #diagnosis #causes ... #atopy #atopic ... D, Galloway G, Murray
Differential Diagnosis for Vision Loss
Unilateral, Painful Vision Loss:
 • Corneal abrasion, Acute angle-closure glaucoma, Inflammation-iritis, uveitis,
Infection-including zoster, Toxic ... detachment or hemorrhage ... chiasm impingement, Toxic ... Loss: • Stroke, Medication ... differential #diagnosis #causes
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
How do you work ... Finger glucose • Medication ... NCCT) head (r/o hemorrhage ... Evaluate underlying cause ... #CVA #stroke #workup
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... than 2 mm) of hemorrhage ... Immunosuppressed • New medication ... deficiency Work ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup ... such as retinal hemorrhages ... Pheochromocytoma • Toxic ... #Hypertension #Workup ... #Diagnosis #indications