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Intracranial Hemorrhage (ICH) and Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) - Pathophysiology
ICH Management:
1. Manage Blood Pressure
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Intracranial Hemorrhage ... Address Coagulopathy ... if needed ICP ... High ICP: 20. ... #Intracranial #Hemorrhage
Post-abortion Hemorrhage Management Algorithm
Cervical laceration
 → Direct pressure, silver nitrate for small laceration
 → Repair with
Post-abortion Hemorrhage ... laboratory evidence of coagulopathy ... transfusion protocol, ICU ... #Postabortion #Hemorrhage ... Management #Algorithm #obstetrics
Liver Disease in Pregnancy
Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP)
 • Onset/Trimester: 25-32 weeks
 • Typical clinical features:
of Pregnancy (ICP ... extensive necrosis and hemorrhage ... Liver failure with coagulopathy ... Pregnancy #hepatology #obstetrics ... differential #diagnosis #icp
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
of Post-Partum Hemorrhage ... thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP ... • Pre-existing coagulopathy ... #PostPartum #Hemorrhage ... Algorithm #Causes #Obstetrics
ED Treatment of 
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding 

Hemodynamically unstable 
Resuscitation 
 • ABCs! 
 • Fluids +
any underlying coagulopathy ... related cause Hemorrhage ... obscures ongoing hemorrhage ... Bleeding #Management #Obstetrics
Transient Monocular Vision loss - Differential Diagnosis
Ischemia	
 - Large artery disease (atherothrombosis, embolus, dissection).
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hyperviscosity, coagulopathy ... with increased ICP ... anterior chamber hemorrhage
Postpartum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis and Management 
Uterine Atony (80%) - Most PPH Will respond to
Postpartum Hemorrhage ... prn DIC/occult coagulopathy ... #Postpartum #Hemorrhage ... Diagnosis #Management #obstetrics