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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 ... delivery of child 3) ... #AFLP #Obstetrics ... #OBGyn #Hematology
Antenatal Visits - Testing and Schedule
At Every Visit:	
 • Gestational Age	
 • BP
 • Maternal Weight
Protein Blood Work ... GDM Management: diabetic ... Glucose Challenge Test ... Schedule #Screening #obstetrics ... #obgyn
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Algorithm - Diabetes ... Insipidus Workup ... Step #1 - Consider ... Uglucose Step #3 ... & desmopressin test
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy - TTP/HUS, HELLP Syndrome and Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Three syndromes in
coagulation defects. 1) ... Elevated Liver tests ... plasma exchange 3) ... #AFLP #obstetrics ... #hematology #diagnosis
Postpartum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis and Management 
Uterine Atony (80%) - Most PPH Will respond to
- Differential Diagnosis ... examining hand) 3. ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Management #obstetrics ... #obgyn
Live Ectopic Pregnancy on Transvaginal POCUS

Young female patient, severe abdominal pain. +preg test. Pelvic exam followed
+preg test. ... (see below for diagnosis ... Pearls: #1 Confirm ... at the bedside #3 ... #obstetrics
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
3. ... determine if stress test ... - what is the bleeding ... Diabetes regimen ... stratification #diagnosis
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
- Differential Diagnosis ... • Pregnancy: HELLP ... extrahepatic source - Tests ... muscle injury: > 3 ... RBC (hemolysis, bleeding
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Infection, GI bleeding ... , Diuretic overdose ... Criteria: • Grade 1: ... place • Grade 3: ... to maintain 2-3
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
resolving, call for help ... 1 o Circulatory ... bronchodilator; PEEP; diuretic ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis ... #Management #Workup