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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 Purpura or Easy Bruising in Children

Platelet count reduced, i.e. thrombocytopenia
 - Increased platelet destruction
or Easy Bruising ... - DIC (disseminated ... intravascular coagulation ... #peds #pediatrics ... #diagnosis #differential
Causes of Bleeding / Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia - Quantitative Defect
 • Decreased Production
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- Differential ... Thrombocytopenia ... Platelet Function ... Deficiency • Disseminated ... Intravascular Coagulation