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Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
Ascites is hepatic ... Matherly @liverprof #Diagnosis ... #Hepatology #SAAG ... #Ascites #Fluid ... #Differential #Analysis
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
or venipuncture sites ... DIC • Severe Liver ... 100mg/dL) - Heparin ... #diagnosis #causes ... treatment #management #hematology
Liver Chemistries - Interpretation of LFTs

R-value: Serum (ALT/ULN ALT) / (Alk phos/ULN ALP)
 • R >
• Albumin • Coagulation ... replaced by non-hepatic ... disease: > 2 • NASH ... #chemistry #diagnosis ... #differential #Hepatology
Monkeypox Skin Rash
30 yr F and her 6 yr daughter purchased 2 prairie dogs 10 days
Monkeypox Skin Rash ... dogs 10 days ago (pers ... Diagnosis? ... lesions, body fluids ... clinical #photo #dermatology
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
syndrome): - Hematologic ... labs, aggressive fluids ... intravascular coagulation ... - CRS: fever, rash ... Oncology #HemeOnc #Diagnosis