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Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
anemia): - Disseminated ... (DIC) - HELLP ... thrombocytopenic purpura ... #Causes #differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Petechiae/Purpura - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Represent the passage of erythrocytes from the intravascular to extravascular
- Diagnostic Algorithm ... vasculitis) or disorders ... #Dermatology #Rash ... #Differential # ... Ddxof
Petechial/Purpuric Rashes- THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

These rashes can be especially challenging and are
associated with devastating differential
meningococcemia, disseminated ... fulminans, disseminated ... intravascular coagulopathy ... (DIC), or TTP. ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Purpura - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #hematology ... #nonpalpable #dermatology
Causes of Bleeding / Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia - Quantitative Defect
 • Decreased Production
 •
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Platelet Function ... Deficiency • Disseminated ... Intravascular Coagulation ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Algorithm for the outpatient management of thrombocytopenia. 
(DIC = disseminated intravascular coagulation; EDTA = ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid;
Algorithm for the ... (DIC = disseminated ... intravascular coagulation ... enzymes, and low platelet ... #Diagnosis #Management
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Disseminated Intravascular ... #Disseminated # ... #diagnosis #causes ... #treatment #management ... #hematology
Causes of Purpura or Easy Bruising in Children

Platelet count reduced, i.e. thrombocytopenia
 - Increased platelet destruction
- DIC (disseminated ... intravascular coagulation ... bypass Vascular disorders ... peds #pediatrics #diagnosis ... #differential #
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Vasculitis - Collagen disorders ... fulminans - DIC ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #dermatology
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Diagnosis Algorithm ... HELLP syndrome • Disseminated ... intravascular coagulation ... (DIC) • Anti-coagulation ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm