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Pathologic Red Blood Cell (RBC) Morphologies and Associated Diseases

Acanthocyte (spur cell),  
Basophilic stippling, 
Bite cell,
Elliptocyte, Macro-ovalocyte ... #Morphologies #Key
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Key teaching point ... Hyperthyroid #Diagnosis #Algorithm
The 2019 Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) treatment strategy figure for adults and adolescents, annotated to
annotated to highlight key ... StepUp #Treatment #Algorithm
An evidence-based algorithm to guide the use of MRSA coverage (in community acquired pneumonia) is shown
evidence-based algorithm ... The key is ongoing ... Indications #Pneumonia #Algorithm
Mycobacteria - classification and some key features

Dr. Laura Brown @lauraebrown

#Mycobacteria #classification #algorithm #diagnosis #pathology #microbiology #differential
classification and some key ... classification #algorithm
Several artifacts can cause significant and potentially misleading alterations to measured RBC parameters: 
1. Old samples
#Schistocytes #Pyknocytes ... #Elliptocytes #Ovalocytes
Relapsing Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Loss of Response:
 • (Re)consult Colorectal Surgery
 • Assess
Colitis - Management Algorithm ... Patient Preference Key ... PJP Prophylaxis Algorithm ... UC #Management #Algorithm
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... and delta are key ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Key Components: ... physical exam - Key ... event, follow ACC algorithm
Efforts to standardize the approach to trauma have led to an algorithmic, thoughtless approach to trauma
have led to an algorithmic ... rapidly implements key