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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 ... #Intracranial #Hemorrhage ... #ICH #elevated ... Intracranial #Pressure #ICP
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
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
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
of Post-Partum Hemorrhage ... - Differential Diagnosis ... • Pre-existing coagulopathy ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Algorithm #Causes #Obstetrics
Transient Monocular Vision loss - Differential Diagnosis
Ischemia	
 - Large artery disease (atherothrombosis, embolus, dissection).
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- Differential Diagnosis ... hyperviscosity, coagulopathy ... with increased ICP ... anterior chamber hemorrhage ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
if WBC > 5 or elevated ... leukocytosis and coagulopathy ... opacities • Diagnosis ... organ dysfuxtion, ICU ... PCC to reverse coagulopathy
Postpartum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis and Management 
Uterine Atony (80%) - Most PPH Will respond to
Postpartum Hemorrhage ... - Differential Diagnosis ... prn DIC/occult coagulopathy ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Management #obstetrics
High Central Neuraxial Block - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Can occur with deliberate or accidental
Elevate the ... • In obstetrics ... If the case is obstetric ... • Haemorrhage ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
fibrinogen • Elevated ... Acral cyanosis • Hemorrhagic ... or consumption coagulopathy ... #Coagulation #diagnosis
Paraproteinemias

Entities That Can Feature A Monoclonal Protein/M Component:
• MM
• WM
• MGUS
• MGCS
• MGRS
• Splenic Marginal Zone
syndrome • Erythema elevatum ... PCH • Evans • ITP ... acquired F-X def (Coagulopathy ... anti-cardiolipin • ITP ... #Differential #Diagnosis