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Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) Evaluation Algorithm

- Dr. Josh Farkas @PulmCrit

#4TScore #HITT #Algorithm #HeparinInduced #Thrombocytopenia #Diagnosis #Criteria #Hematology
(HIT) Evaluation ... Algorithm - ... PulmCrit #4TScore #HITT ... #Thrombocytopenia ... Diagnosis #Criteria #Hematology
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) - Likelihood, Diagnosis and Management
 - HIT Suspected
 - Calculate 4T Score
(HIT) - Likelihood ... Management - HIT ... PF4 Results #HIT ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hematology
Approach to suspected Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)

 • Suspected HIT Algorithm
 • "4 T's" clinical probability score:
(HIT) • Suspected ... HIT Algorithm ... other sequelae of HIT ... #HIT #hematology ... diagnosis #4Ts #algorithm
Causes of Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 
Decreased Megakaryopoiesis
 • Aplastic Anemia
 • Toxic Damage (e.g.
Causes of Thrombocytopenia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Megakaryopoiesis • Aplastic Anemia ... Quinidine • HIT ... #Causes #Hematology
4T Score for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia

Interpretation of the 4T score:
0-3 points:  Low probability (<<1%)
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Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia ... - No further workup ... of HITT is indicated ... agent #4TScore #HITT ... Diagnosis #Criteria #Hematology
Our approach to the diagnosis and initial management of patients with suspected HIT. Our approach is
with suspected HIT ... the results of HIT ... probability of HIT ... #HIT #Heparin # ... #Algorithm
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Causes of Thrombocytopenia ... Diagnosis and Workup ... changes), high MCV anemia ... Diagnosis #Causes #Workup ... #hematology
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
Hemolytic Anemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Schistocytes, thrombocytopenia ... ARUPLabs #Hemolytic #Anemia ... #workup #hematology
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
Diagnosis and workup ... conditions (1.5%) : tumors ... hydrocephalus, HIV ... - Progressive amnesia ... Differential #Subtypes #Classification
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... hemostasis: - Thrombocytopenia ... ITP - APLS - HIT ... deficiency Work ... #Causes #dermatology