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Evaluation Algorithm of Patients with Bleeding

#Differential #Bleeding #Superficial #Deep #Causes #Algorithm #Hematology
Evaluation Algorithm ... Patients with Bleeding ... #Differential #Bleeding ... Superficial #Deep #Causes ... #Algorithm #Hematology
Uveitis - Definition, Causes and SUN Classification

Inflammation of the iris, ciliary body, vitreous, retina and/or choroid
Incidence
and SUN Classification ... /year per 100,000 ... per 100,000 inhabitants ... 3rd leading cause ... #SUN #Classification
Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
Causes of Anemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... 80-100 fL) • Bleeding ... #Anemia #MCV #Classification ... #Causes #Hematology
Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation Algorithm
Algorithm that attempts to the use history taking (guided by LRs),
Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation ... Algorithm Algorithm ... Diamond-Forrester classification ... physical activity - Nausea ... ChestPain #ACS #Evaluation
Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
Algorithm for the ... evaluation of macrocytic ... the most likely cause ... recovery also causes ... B12 are a useful part
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
dengue severity classification ... Severe bleeding: ... based on evaluation ... nervous system [CNS] bleeding ... fever #severity #classification
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... unclear source (in case ... of PUD) PERI-ENDOSCOPY ... TIPS • Pre-TIPS evaluation ... Esophageal #Variceal #Bleeding
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
neuropsychiatric symptoms • Caused ... rule out other causes ... Infection, GI bleeding ... bowel movements per ... Encephalopathy #Grading #Classification
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
invasive procedures/ bleeding ... during clinical evaluations ... prolonged rest can cause ... from accessing port ... other than GI bleeding
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
are excellent at evaluating ... causing hypovolemia needing ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm