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Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy
Three syndromes in the critically ill pregnant woman who presents with coagulation defects.
1) HELLP
coagulation defects. 1) ... plasma exchange 2) ... Fatty liver of ... AFLP #Obstetrics #OBGyn ... #Hematology #Diagnosis
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Acute Fatty Liver ... , vomiting, abdominal ... Antithrombin Ill • Ultrasound ... #Liver #Pregnancy ... hepatology #obstetrics #obgyn
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy - TTP/HUS, HELLP Syndrome and Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Three syndromes in
Liver of Pregnancy ... coagulation defects. 1) ... plasma exchange 2) ... liver of pregnancy ... obstetrics #hematology #diagnosis
Causes of Ascites
Normal Peritoneum
Portal hypertension (SAAG > 1.1 g/dL)
  1. Hepatic congestionl
Causes of Ascites ... > 1.1 g/dL) 1. ... - Acute fatty ... liver of pregnancy ... #diagnosis #differential
Live Ectopic Pregnancy on Transvaginal POCUS

Young female patient, severe abdominal pain. +preg test. Pelvic exam followed
Live Ectopic Pregnancy ... patient, severe abdominal ... (see below for diagnosis ... Pearls: #1 Confirm ... an IUP or not. #2
Postpartum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis and Management 
Uterine Atony (80%) - Most PPH Will respond to
- Differential Diagnosis ... liter IVNS • Drain ... Using external abdominal ... compression (using ultrasound ... Management #obstetrics #obgyn
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
Awakening Trial (SAT ... Target -1, but will ... bradycardia. renal/liver ... dissociative drug, it causes ... #CriticalCare #diagnosis
Blastomycosis Summary

Pathogen: 
 • Dimorphic fungus - Blastomyces dermatitidis or Blastomyces gilchristii.
 • The fungus lives
• The fungus lives ... vascular disease • Pregnancy ... Genitourinary (2% ... : 1) Fresh wet ... Culture 3) Ag
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
status NTM Cause ... patients such as: 1. ... than 50/μL) 2. ... (elevations of liver ... enzymes, diarrhea, abdominal
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
pressure and cranial ultrasound ... the abdomen, the liver ... normally extends 1— ... 2 cm below the costal ... Any intra-abdominal