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Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm and Causes

Increased red cell production: 
 • Increased Reticulocytosis/polychromasia 
 • Erythroid
Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Hemolysis #Hemolytic #Anemia ... #Causes #Workup ... GrepMed Recommended Text ... Hall Textbook of Medical
Factors that May Affect Fetal Oxygenation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Excessive Uterine Activity:
 • Hyperstimulation
 • Placental
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Placental infarction ... : • Maternal anemia ... positioning Maternal Medical ... Causes #Obstetrics #OBGyn
Algorithm Workup and Management of Suspected Uterine Infection
 • Physical Exam, including pelvic exam
 • Vitals,
Algorithm Workup ... Suspected Uterine Infection ... Renal Function tests ... #obgyn #diagnosis ... #algorithm
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
adults in the west ... weeks without infection ... • Neutropenia, anemia ... Leukemia #diagnosis #workup ... #oncology #hematology
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
formed or don’t work ... petechiae) • Frequent infections ... • Parvovirus infection ... Workup: • Complete ... diagnosis #hematology #oncology
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

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

Interestingly,
- Pathophysiology ... prolonged bed rest ... from injuries and infections ... phlebotomy/ blood work ... Hospitalization #causes #pathophysiology