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Pustular Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pruritic / Scaly / Erythematous lesions, usually poorly demarcated
Acneiform -
Pustular Skin Rash ... Algorithm Pruritic ... sunlight, alcohol, hot ... body folds with satellite ... Pustular #SkinRash #dermatology
Our approach to the diagnosis and initial management of patients with suspected HIT. Our approach is
and initial management ... and to adjust treatment ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hematology #HIT ... Thrombocytopenia #Algorithm
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Pinpoint ... ITP - APLS - HIT ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Plts ↓50% (nadir
5-10d, venous (DVT ... arterial thrombosis, skin ... exposure (prevent skin ... #Management #Treatment ... #Hematology #HemeOnc
Adult-Onset Still's Disease
Clinical triad: Fever, Arthralgia/arthritis, Skin rash ± odynophagia
+ Biological inflammation: Increased neutrophils, Hyperferritinemia, decreased
Arthralgia/arthritis, Skin ... rash ± odynophagia ... Coxsackie, CMV, EBV, HIV ... #management #treatment ... #rheumatology
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
• Peripheral blood ... glucocorticoid treatment ... symptoms (eg, skin ... #Differential #diagnosis ... #hematology #eosinophilia
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Headaches • Pale skin ... aplastic anemia Treatment ... result from low blood ... Anemia #oncology #hematology ... #diagnosis #management
Longterm Venous Thromboembolism Treatment Algorithm
Treat for 3 months and reassess
 • Isolated distal DVT (without cancer)
Algorithm Treat ... Isolated distal DVT ... doi.org/10.1182/blood ... #Algorithm #management ... #hematology #anticoagulation
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
ABO incompatible blood ... deficiency) • HIT ... #Coagulation #diagnosis ... #causes #treatment ... #management #hematology
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
May have drop in Hct ... maculopapular rash ... infections with skin ... #Transfusions #diagnosis ... #management #hematology