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Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm and Causes

Increased red cell production: 
 • Increased Reticulocytosis/polychromasia 
 • Erythroid
Hemolysis - Diagnostic ... Algorithm and Causes ... #Algorithm #Differential ... #Causes #Workup ... GrepMed Recommended Text
Anemia - Underproduction Diagnostic Algorithm
 - Iron deficiency anemia
 - Anemia of chronic inflammation
 - Anemia
Diagnostic Algorithm ... - Vitamin B12 and ... /or folate deficiency ... #differential # ... workup
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
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Causes of Anemia ... Volume (MCV) - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Rule out B12 and ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Metabolic and Respiratory Acidosis and Alkalosis - Diagnostic Algorithm

Anion gap - MUDPILES: 
 - Methanol (formic
Acidosis and Alkalosis ... - Diagnostic Algorithm ... formic acid) - Uremia ... - Salicylates (late ... GrepMed Recommended Text
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
Causes of Lactate ... tests before beginning ... Causes of Lactate ... 30mmHg) - Severe anemia ... #Diagnosis #causes
Causes of Neutropenia with Pancytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Sequestration:
 • Splenomegaly
Marrow Infiltration:
 • Hematologic and non-hematologic
Causes of Neutropenia ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Hematologic and ... Toxins • Aplastic Anemia ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Type A: Impaired O2 Delivery (DO2)
 • Decreased O2 Delivery: Hypotension
- Differential Diagnosis ... Shock, Severe Anemia ... Beta-Agonists, ↑ work ... HIV, Malaria, Late ... #Differential #
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Differentials? ... Diagnosis: Causes ... ) D D-lactate ... Renal failure (uremia ... Interpretation #Diagnosis
Underlying causes of PEA arrest: H’s and T’s 

Hypovolemia, Hypoxia, Hydrogen Ion (acidosis), Hypo/Hyper-kalemia, Hypothermia
Toxins, Tamponade,
Underlying causes ... PEA arrest: H’s and ... Hydrogen Ion (acidosis ... #arrest #HsTs #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Table
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
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Causes of Chronic ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pulmonary - Other • Anemia ... • Metabolic Acidosis ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm