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Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy
Three syndromes in the critically ill pregnant woman who presents with coagulation defects.
1) HELLP
coagulation defects. 1) ... Elevated Liver tests ... plasma exchange 2) ... TTPHUS #HELLP #AFLP ... #Obstetrics #OBGyn
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Type 1 - Mediators ... lgE causes mast-cell ... Eczema, Asthma Type 2 ... disease of the newborn ... dermatitis, Tuberculin test
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Causes of Acute ... synthesis rises later ... extrahepatic source - Tests ... liver disease: > 2 ... RBC (hemolysis, bleeding