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Algorithm for the Evaluation and Management of Transfusion Reactions

This algorithm was developed by Dr. Eric Madden,
Evaluation and Management ... of Transfusion Reactions ... #Transfusion #Reactions ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hematology
Evaluation of Leukocytosis:
The term 'leukocyte' applies to any cells within the myeloblast, monoblast, & lymphoid lineages.
Include
cells within the myeloblast ... Leukemoid reaction ... Neutrophil bands ... Leukemoid Reaction ... LEUKEMOIDREACTION #BANDS
Drug Treatment of Anaphylaxis and Allergic Reactions
First-Line Therapy 
 - Epinephrine 
 - Oxygen 
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Anaphylaxis and Allergic Reactions ... #Anaphylaxis #Management ... #Pharmacology #Table
Landau's Reaction (Reflex)  on Physical Exam

Landau's reaction is investigated holding the baby firmly under the
Landau's Reaction ... Exam Landau's reaction ... The examiner bends ... When the reaction ... child will be able
Bandemia Overview

Normal: < 1%
Clinically significant: > 10%

Band neutrophils are slightly less mature than segmented neutrophils and
Band neutrophils ... on the left Myeloblast ... Differential Diagnosis ... counts may delay diagnosis ... #differential #diagnosis
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
specific allergen binds ... or IgM antibody binds ... Pathophysiology #Allergy #Diagnosis ... #Reactions #Table
Summary Table of how the 4 types of shock affect the circulatory system: 
 - Hypovolemic
Summary Table of ... Obstructive #Diagnosis ... #Management #Types ... Shock #Comparison #Table
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO) vs Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO) - A Comparison Table

Clinical Features,
- A Comparison Table ... Features, Etiology, Diagnosis ... Ophthalmology #Diagnosis ... #Management #CentralRetinal ... Vein #Comparison #Table
Common Biliary Diseases seen in the Emergency Room - Comparison Table:

Clinical Features, Labs, Imaging and Treatment

#Diagnosis
Room - Comparison Table ... and Treatment #Diagnosis ... #Management #BiliaryDiseases ... #Table #Approach
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
Blood Transfusion Reactions ... common immune reaction ... Citrate in RBCs binds ... #Transfusion #diagnosis ... #management #hematology