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Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
1928, a 32-page long ... of unnecessary diagnostic ... mid lines Drop ... pathophysiology #differential ... #diagnosis
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
Lactic Acidosis - Differential ... www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc ... tests before beginning ... 30mmHg) - Severe anemia ... #Diagnosis #causes
Elevated Globulin - Protein Gap (Total Protein - Albumin > 4)

Work-up of an Elevated Globulin Gap:
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ovarian tumors, lung ... Thalassemia, Sickle cell anemia ... Comment on type ... Gap #ProteinGap #differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Antibiotics (Bactrim, PCN ... Aldosterone, RTA Type ... draw, ↑↑Plts or ... Cortisol+ACTH stim test ... only if no clear cause
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
permanent alopecia Differential ... Diagnosis: • ANCA-associated ... Kikuchi disease • Type-I ... Antiribosomal P, APLA, PAC ... lymphopenia, low PLT • Anemia