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Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy - TTP/HUS, HELLP Syndrome and Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Three syndromes in
Thrombocytopenia ... Syndrome and Acute ... child * Severe cases ... #AFLP #obstetrics ... hematology #diagnosis #table
The RIGID patient: tetanus mimics
 - Serotonin Syndrome
 - Neuroleptic Malignant Sx
 - Malignant Hyperthermia
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- Serotonin Syndrome ... - Drug-induced Dystonia ... mimics #comparison #table
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy
Three syndromes in the critically ill pregnant woman who presents with coagulation defects.
1) HELLP
Thrombocytopenia ... Pregnancy Three syndromes ... child * Severe cases ... #AFLP #Obstetrics ... Diagnosis #Comparison #Table
Gestational Hypertension & Preeclampsia

Gestational Hypertension (gHTN) 
• BP > 140/90 
• Onset > 20 wks gestation
mg/dL or 2x • Thrombocytopenia ... Mal Seizure HELLP ... SyndromeThrombocytopenia ... Diagnosis #Criteria #Obstetrics
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Causes of Post-Partum ... purpura (TTP) • HELLP ... syndrome • Disseminated ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #Obstetrics #OBGyn
Causes of Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 
Decreased Megakaryopoiesis
 • Aplastic Anemia
 • Toxic Damage (e.g.
Causes of Thrombocytopenia ... Non-lmmune: • HELLP ... Syndrome • TTP ... Heart Valve) #Thrombocytopenia ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Pediatric Constipation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Dietary / Functional:
 • Insufficient Volume / Bulk
Neurologic:
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Causes of Pediatric ... Cord Lesions • Myotonia ... Guillain-Barré Syndrome ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Tics:
 • Tourette's Syndrome
 • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Causes of Hyperkinetic ... • Tourette's Syndrome ... Compulsive Disorder Dystonia ... • Generalized dystonia ... Blepharospasm • Cervical Dystonia
Pediatric Constipation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Dietary/Functional
 • lnsufficient Volume / Bulk
Neurologic
 • Hirschsprung's Disease
 • Imperforate
Cord Lesions • Myotonia ... Guillan-Barré Syndrome ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Neurological Side Effects of Antipsychotic Drugs
Acute dystonia - Spasm of muscles of tongue, face, neck, back
Antipsychotic Drugs Acute dystonia ... Neuroleptic malignant syndrome ... tremor ("rabbit syndrome ... Antiparkinsonian agents often help ... choreoathetosis or dystonia