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Approach to the Hypercoagulable State
Arterial thromboembolism
→ Cardiac rhythm monitoring, Echocardiogram, Vascular imaging
→ Test for APS, particularly
trauma, active malignancy ... an established malignancy ... - No other workup ... Hypercoagulable #Workup ... hematology #diagnosis #algorithm
Treatment algorithm for VTE in Malignancy

(A) Suggested treatment algorithm for symptomatic and incidental DVT or PE
for VTE in Malignancy ... risk of recurrent VTE ... with patients’ preference ... DOAC, direct oral ... #DOAC #VTE #Malignancy
Patient risk stratification algorithm for the treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis.

Currently, edoxaban and rivaroxaban are the only
stratification algorithm ... and rivaroxaban are ... body mass index; VTE ... #DOAC #VTE #Malignancy ... #Cancer #Algorithm
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Malignant Hyperthermia is a very rare, but life-threatening condition that can occur after using certain anesthetic
Malignant Hyperthermia ... management #treatment #algorithm ... References: ... interventions are ... what-evidence-based-interventions-are-recommended-to-alleviate-hyperthermia-associated-with-malignant-hyperthermia
Coccidiomycosis - Diagnosis
Diagnosis:
 • Mildly elevated peripheral WBC, Eosinophilia (25%), Elevated ESR, Procalcitonin normal (95%)
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Procalcitonin normal ... hilar adenopathy, Preference ... BAL (Washings are ... Blood & CSF (Cocci Ag ... Coccidioides #Diagnosis #workup
Intraoperative Circulatory Embolus - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Causes: thrombus, fat, amniotic fluid, air/gas.
Signs: hypotension, tachycardia,
Supportive measures are ... Supportive measures are ... twitter.com/AAGBI Quick Reference ... Embolus #Embolism #VTE ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup