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Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Vaginal laceration / hematoma ... purpura (TTP) • HELLP ... intravascular coagulation (DIC ... #Algorithm #Causes
Liver Disease in Pregnancy
Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP)
 • Onset/Trimester: 25-32 weeks
 • Typical clinical features:
Hepatic infarcts, Hematomas ... extensive necrosis and hemorrhage ... DIC • Aminotransferases ... obstetrics #hepatitis #comparison ... #differential #diagnosis
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
organ damage Clinical ... Acral cyanosis • Hemorrhagic ... Subcutaneous dissecting hematoma ... • Peripheral smear ... #Coagulation #diagnosis