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Algorithm for Investigation of Abnormal Coagulation Tests
- Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT and Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT

Dr.
Algorithm for Investigation ... of Abnormal Coagulation ... Tests - Prolonged ... APTT #Laboratory #Hematology ... #Diagnosis #Workup
Pivot-Shift Test in ACL-deficient Knee

This patient has pathologic varus alignment across the knee and a chronic
Pivot-Shift Test ... reconstruction to restore stability ... Shift #PivotShift #test ... PhysicalExam #Sports #Ortho ... #msk
Lachman test in ACL-deficient Knee

This patient has pathologic varus alignment across the knee and a chronic
Lachman test in ... reconstruction to restore stability ... #Lachmans #test ... PhysicalExam #Sports #Ortho ... cruciate #ligament #msk
Subacromial Impingement - Neer Test 1. With the arm fully pronated, the examiner raises the arm
Impingement - Neer Test ... Stabilize the scapula ... scapulothoracic motion #Diagnosis ... #Ortho #Sports ... RotatorCuff #Neer #Test
Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm and Causes

Increased red cell production: 
 • Increased Reticulocytosis/polychromasia 
 • Erythroid
Hemolysis - Diagnostic ... Algorithm and Causes ... Differential #Causes #Workup ... #Hematology #Diagnosis ... GrepMed Recommended Text
Approach to the Hypercoagulable State
Arterial thromboembolism
→ Cardiac rhythm monitoring, Echocardiogram, Vascular imaging
→ Test for APS, particularly
Vascular imaging → Test ... - No other workup ... Hypercoagulable #Workup ... #hematology #diagnosis ... #algorithm #hematology
Drop Arm Test 1. Position patient's arm fully abducted so hand is over the head. 2.
Drop Arm Test 1. ... Ask patient to slowly ... suddenly drop #Diagnosis ... #Ortho #Sports ... #RotatorCuff #Test
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
FUO) - Further Workup ... Returning Traveler’ algorithm ... Test for the respective ... values supporting hematologic ... #diagnosis
Normal Thromboelastogram - Specific parameters represent the 3 phases of the cell-based model of haemostasis: initiation,
from start of test ... amplification -alpha = angle ... ; i.e. overall stability ... lysis time (s) #Diagnosis ... #Hematology #Coagulation
Algorithm Workup and Management of Suspected Uterine Infection
 • Physical Exam, including pelvic exam
 • Vitals,
Algorithm Workup ... Renal Function tests ... , Coagulation studies ... gynecology #obgyn #diagnosis ... #algorithm