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Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
(DIC) - HELLP ... thrombocytopenic ... purpura (TTP), ... #differential # ... diagnosis #hematology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 
Decreased Megakaryopoiesis
 • Aplastic Anemia
 • Toxic Damage (e.g.
Causes of Thrombocytopenia ... Non-lmmune: • HELLP ... Syndrome • TTP ... /HUS • DIC • ... #Causes #Hematology
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy - TTP/HUS, HELLP Syndrome and Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Three syndromes in
(Hemolysis, Elevated ... schistocytes, DIC ... AFLP #obstetrics #hematology ... #diagnosis #table ... #comparison
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy
Three syndromes in the critically ill pregnant woman who presents with coagulation defects.
1) HELLP
(Hemolysis, Elevated ... schistocytes, DIC ... of child 3) TTP ... Obstetrics #OBGyn #Hematology ... #Diagnosis #Comparison
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Purpura - Differential ... /TTP/HUS - Hemolytic ... anemia - Splenomegaly ... #Diagnosis #hematology ... #nonpalpable #dermatology
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
• Prolonged PT ... • TMA’s (HUS/TTP ... #diagnosis #causes ... #treatment #management ... #hematology
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Activity of von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease activity - A
Evaluation for Thrombotic ... Thrombocytopenic ... be performed PT ... WBC count and differential ... #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 ... severe thrombocytopenia ... #Transfusions #diagnosis ... #management #hematology