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Causes of Post-Partum Fever - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
6 W's for causes of PPF
 - Wind: pneumonia,
Causes of Post-Partum ... Algorithm 6 W's for causes ... of PPF - Wind ... Abscess/Hematoma #PostPartum ... #Obstetrics #OBGyn
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Causes of Post-Partum ... Hemophilia A) #PostPartum ... #Hemorrhage #PPH ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #Obstetrics #OBGyn
Causes of Growth Discrepancy: Large for Gestational Age - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Maternal Factors:
 • Multiparity
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Causes of Growth ... weeks) • Genetic disorder ... dystocia • Birth injury ... brachial plexus injury ... #Obstetrics #OBGyn
Hematuria - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Gross Hematuria: Red/Dark urine
 • 1ml blood/liter urine can induce color change
Immune mediated injury ... and SMA - Can cause ... catheterization • BPH ... urinary tract) Causes ... • Menstruation/Postpartum
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup ... or acute kidney injury ... with electrolyte disorders ... Neurologic disorders ... #Hypertension #Workup
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Chronic Hypertension:
 • Guidelines as SBP ≥130 or DBP ≥ 90 mmHg
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Hypertensive Disorders ... persists > 12 weeks postpartum ... evidence of organ injury ... finding of organ injury ... hypertension #htn #obstetrics
Upper Lobe Lung Diseases - STAR CHASERS Mnemonic

S - Silicosis
T - Tuberculosis
A - Ankylosing Spondylitis
R -
Therefore, conditions caused ... granulomatous disorders ... elimination of CO2 & pH ... pulmonary apices caused ... Silicosis - Coal worker
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
aldosterone - Low in cases ... in which injury ... origin of the disorder ... a hypothalamic disorder ... endocrinology #workup