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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
Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy: Hyperemesis Gravidarum vs Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy

Diagnosis, Workup and Treatment

#Diagnosis
Nausea and Vomiting ... Gravidarum vs Nausea ... Pregnancy Diagnosis, Workup ... Diagnosis #Management #OBGyn ... #Obstetrics #Nausea
Criteria for diagnosis of PPCM - Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
1) LV EF <0.45
2) Meets the Framingham criteria for
no alternative cause ... BrighamChiefs #postpartum ... diagnosis #cardiology #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
Postpartum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis and Management 
Uterine Atony (80%) - Most PPH Will respond to
Postpartum Hemorrhage ... Atony (80%) - Most PPH ... / Cesarean #Postpartum ... Diagnosis #Management #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
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
range: 18 wks - postpartum ... = nonspecific (nausea ... Pregnancy #hepatology #obstetrics ... #obgyn #diagnosis
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
Causes of Intrauterine Growth Restriction / Small for Gestational Age - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Fetal Factors:
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Causes of Intrauterine ... • Autoimmune disorders ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #Obstetrics #OBGyn