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Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) Evaluation Algorithm

- Dr. Josh Farkas @PulmCrit

#4TScore #HITT #Algorithm #HeparinInduced #Thrombocytopenia #Diagnosis #Criteria #Hematology
Heparin-Induced ... Thrombocytopenia ... @PulmCrit #4TScore ... HeparinInduced #Thrombocytopenia ... Diagnosis #Criteria #Hematology
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) - Likelihood, Diagnosis and Management
 - HIT Suspected
 - Calculate 4T Score
Heparin Induced ... Thrombocytopenia ... - Calculate 4T Score ... #Thrombocytopenia ... Diagnosis #Management #Hematology
4-T Score for the Likelihood of Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia
 - Thrombocytopenia - Compare the highest platelet
count
4-T Score for the ... Likelihood of Heparin Induced ... HIT ~68%) #4TScore ... #HIT #Heparin #Induced ... Likelihood #Diagnosis #Hematology
Approach to suspected Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)

 • Suspected HIT Algorithm
 • "4 T's" clinical probability score:
suspected Heparin-Induced ... Thrombocytopenia ... clinical probability score ... NephPrasad #Heparin #Induced ... #HIT #hematology
4T Score for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia

Interpretation of the 4T score:
0-3 points:  Low probability (<<1%)
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4T Score for Heparin-Induced ... Thrombocytopenia ... non-heparin agent #4TScore ... HeparinInduced #Thrombocytopenia ... Diagnosis #Criteria #Hematology
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient (SAAG ... suggests portal hypertensive ... this may lead to reduced ... Management #Summary #Hepatology ... #SAAG #paracentesis
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
Portal Hypertension ... HTN: ascites (SAAG ... hypersplenism and related thrombocytopenia ... AnnKumfer #Portal #Hypertension ... Diagnosis #causes #hepatology
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Plts ↓50% (nadir
Heparin Induced ... → Calculate 4T score ... • If 4T score ... #HIT #Heparin #Induced ... Management #Treatment #Hematology
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
: • Leukocyte reduced ... RBC • Volume Reduced ... purpura & severe thrombocytopenia ... bleeding - Hypotension ... diagnosis #management #hematology