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Hemolytic Anemias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Signs of anemia and hemolysis:
 • ↓ Haptoglobin
 • ↑ LDH
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Signs of anemia ... • Extrinsic RBC ... • Intrinsic RBC ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Dyspnea - Considerations with Malignancy
Directly Malignancy Related:
 - Lymphangitic spread to lung
 - Malignant pleural effusion
Dyspnea - Considerations ... metastases Treatment ... - Cytopenias (anemia ... NEJMcps1414168 #dyspnea ... #algorithm #differential
The BLUE-protocol decision tree - performed on dyspneic patients who will be admitted to the ICU

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- performed on dyspneic ... BLUE-protocol combines signs ... BLUE #protocol #Algorithm ... #Dyspnea #CriticalCare
Causes of Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Spurious:
 • Artifact (redo CBC)
Autonomous:
 • Essential thrombocytosis
 • Polycythemia
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Artifact (redo CBC ... effect following treatment ... Iron deficiency anemia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
The BLUE-protocol decision tree - performed on dyspneic patients who will be admitted to the ICU

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- performed on dyspneic ... BLUE-protocol combines signs ... www.grepmed.com/images/11924/dyspnea-criticalcare-pulmonary-algorithm-pocus
Suspected Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm

Celiac disease suspected:
 • Signs and symptoms of celiac disease
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Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm ... suspected: • Signs ... Iron-deficiency anemia ... unresponsive to treatment ... discernable cause • Signs
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
and Management Algorithm ... pleuritic CP, Dyspnea ... underlying dz (SLE, uremia ... friction rub, Fever, ↑WBC ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm
The BLUE-protocol decision tree - performed on dyspneic patients who will be admitted to the ICU

The
- performed on dyspneic ... BLUE-protocol combines signs ... BLUE #protocol #Algorithm ... #Dyspnea #CriticalCare
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Pulm: Hypoxia, dyspnea ... >100k, + lab signs ... organ damage • Treatment ... Low calcium • Treatment ... - Hyperkalemia treatment
Community Acquired Pneumonia - Presenting Features
 • History in favor of CAP: Dyspnea, Cough, particularly if
favor of CAP: Dyspnea ... (rarely WBC when ... infiltrates, Confusion, Uremia ... ), Leukopenia (WBC ... Pneumonia #diagnosis #signs