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Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm and Causes

Increased red cell production: 
 • Increased Reticulocytosis/polychromasia 
 • Erythroid
Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm ... #Algorithm #Differential ... #Causes #Workup ... GrepMed Recommended Text ... Hall Textbook of Medical
Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
Iron Deficiency Anemia ... patients with anemia ... Non-invasive testing ... pathology will change medical ... Gastrointestinal #Evaluation #workup
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Algorithm INDICATIONS ... incidentally during medical ... evaluation or workup ... 1,500 cells/µL Workup ... drug reaction, infection
Antenatal Visits - Testing and Schedule
At Every Visit:	
 • Gestational Age	
 • BP
 • Maternal Weight
Protein Blood Work ... checks QID, Early Induction ... Glucose Challenge Test ... Glucose Tolerance Test ... Screening #obstetrics #obgyn
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
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
Hemolytic Anemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... inclusions - If infection ... #workup #hematology ... #testing
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Diagnosis and Workup ... procedures - Infection ... smear, HIV/HCV testing ... K), H. pylori test ... changes), high MCV anemia
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
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
malignancy Pathophysiology ... Diagnosis and Workup ... glucose suppression test ... • Pituitary testing ... for adenoma • Medical
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 ... Exposure to heavy metal ... • Parvovirus infection ... Workup: • Complete