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Algorithm for the outpatient management of thrombocytopenia. 
(DIC = disseminated intravascular coagulation; EDTA = ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid;
management of thrombocytopenia ... (DIC = disseminated ... intravascular coagulation ... enzymes, and low platelet ... #Diagnosis #Management
Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
Intravascular vs ... intravascular coagulation ... #Hemolytic #Intravascular ... #Extravascular ... #diagnosis #hematology
Causes of Bleeding / Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia - Quantitative Defect
 • Decreased Production
 •
Thrombocytopenia ... Platelet Function ... Deficiency • Disseminated ... Intravascular Coagulation ... #Causes #Hematology
Causes of Purpura or Easy Bruising in Children

Platelet count reduced, i.e. thrombocytopenia
 - Increased platelet destruction
Non-immune - Haemolytic ... - DIC (disseminated ... intravascular coagulation ... peds #pediatrics #diagnosis ... #differential #
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Disseminated Intravascular ... #Intravascular ... #Coagulation #diagnosis ... causes #treatment #management ... #hematology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
hemostasis: - Thrombocytopenia ... - Abnormal platelet ... Vasculitis - Collagen disorders ... Meningococcemia - Disseminated ... #Causes #dermatology