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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) ... #OBGyn #Hematology ... #Diagnosis #Comparison
Live Ectopic Pregnancy on Transvaginal POCUS

Young female patient, severe abdominal pain. +preg test. Pelvic exam followed
+preg test. ... Pearls: #1 Confirm ... an IUP or not. #2 ... at the bedside #3 ... #obgyn #obstetrics
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Imaging options for exclusion of PE in pregnant women
The radiation dose required for either V/Q scanning
outlined in Table 1 ... #Diagnosis #Obstetrics ... #OBGyn #Radiology ... #Workup #Imaging ... #Comparison #Table
Tubal Ectopic Pregnancy on Transvaginal Pelvic Ultrasound

A 31yo female s/p tubal ligation presents with right lower
occurred acutely 1 ... hour prior at work ... What is the best ... Ultrasound #POCUS #clinical ... #obgyn #obstetrics
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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 2) ... plasma exchange 3) ... #table #comparison
Hypertension in Pregnancy - Classification

Elevation in blood pressure >140 mmHg systolic, or >90 mmHg diastolic.

1) Chronic
mmHg diastolic. 1) ... after delivery. 2) ... see below). 3) ... #Definitions #Obstetrics ... #OBGyn
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
and Workup Summary ... the following: 1. ... cultures, but test ... Pelvic Floor Disorder ... Balloon Expulsion Test
Diagnostic algorithm for PE in Pregnancy
YEARS items:
 1. Clinical signs and symptoms of DVT
 2. Hemoptysis
YEARS items: 1. ... Clinical signs and ... symptoms of DVT 2. ... Hemoptysis 3. ... #obstetrics
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
and workup ... 1) Clinical diagnosis ... loss of autonomy 2) ... ... laboratory tests ... + imaging 3) Perform
Cold Urticaria
Prevalence - 0.05% in the population
Disease onset - Mostly 2nd to 4th decades of life
Causes
life Causes and clinical ... Infections 2. ... Autoimmune diseases 3. ... Cold #Urticaria #diagnosis ... #rheumatology #comparison