5 results
Imaging options for exclusion of PE in pregnant women
The radiation dose required for either V/Q scanning
for exclusion of PE ... Diagnosis #Obstetrics #OBGyn ... PulmonaryEmbolism #PE ... #Pregnancy #Workup ... #Imaging #Comparison
Causes of Post-Partum Fever - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
6 W's for causes of PPF
 - Wind: pneumonia,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Atelectasis • PE ... Abscess/Hematoma #PostPartum ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Causes #Obstetrics #OBGyn
Bedside Classification of Shock

Hypovolemic shock 

- Vomiting, diarrhea, overdiuresis 

- Hemorrhage (GI, peritoneal, RP) 

Distributive shock
RV failure - PE ... - Myocarditis, postpartum ... #Cardiogenic #Comparison ... #Table #Diagnosis
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... post Caesarean section ... . heparin) • Pre-existing ... Hemophilia A) #PostPartum ... Causes #Obstetrics #OBGyn
A possible diagnostic algorithm for pulmonary embolism in pregnancy (equipose)

Given the variability in guidelines and equipoise
possible diagnostic algorithm ... test to rule out PE ... #Diagnosis #OBGyn ... VTE #Pregnancy #Workup ... #PE