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Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
for Hemolysis - Intravascular ... Causes Intravascular ... coagulation (DIC ... #Causes #differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Causes of Abnormal PT and/or aPTT
Prolonged Prothrombin Time (PT)
1. Acquired deficiency of FVII
Causes of Abnormal ... Pre-analytical cause ... Disseminated intravascular ... coagulation (DIC ... #differential #hematology
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Disseminated Intravascular ... Thrombocytopenia • Prolonged ... Treat primary cause ... #treatment #management ... #hematology
Differential Diagnosis for a Prolonged PT and aPTT
If the PT and the aPTT are both prolonged,
Diagnosis for a Prolonged ... aPTT are both prolonged ... Causes include : ... intravascularcoagulation (DIC ... #differential #hematology
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Causes of Post-Partum ... . prolonged/induced ... • Disseminated intravascular ... coagulation (DIC ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
Diagnosis and Management ... disease) • aPTT is prolonged ... normal in mild cases ... hemophilia type (e.g ... #treatment #hematology
Bleeding and Bruising - Disorders of Hemostasis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

== Quantitative or Qualitative defect in
the PT remains prolonged ... , disseminated intravascular ... discern these causes ... disease • Acute DIC ... Differential #Diagnosis #Hematology
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
in recipient (e.g ... pain, dark urine, DIC ... Causes purpura & ... Transfusions #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #reactions