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Approach to suspected Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)

 • Suspected HIT Algorithm
 • "4 T's" clinical probability score:
HIT Algorithm ... (platelet count ... Timing of onset of platelet ... #HIT #hematology ... diagnosis #4Ts #algorithm
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Diagnosis and Workup ... or if a primary hematologic ... When do you do a BM ... Diagnosis #Causes #Workup ... #hematology
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet ... → Refer to hematology ... for workup, including ... BM Bx Consider ... #hematology
Pancytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • 12-13 g/dL,
 • ANC < 1800/uL,
 • platelet < 150,000/uL

Initial
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... < 1800/uL, • platelet ... /uL Initial Workup ... CBC with diff, BMP ... #hematology #workup
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
hemostasis: - Thrombocytopenia ... - Abnormal platelet ... ITP - APLS - HIT ... deficiency Work ... #Causes #dermatology
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... with or without platelet ... Schistocytes, thrombocytopenia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #workup #hematology
Henoch Schonlein Leg Rash - Palpable Purpura
Purpura: Low Platelets or Vasculitis?
45 years old, seen in our
Schonlein Leg Rash ... Purpura Purpura: Low Platelets ... differentiate Thrombocytopenia ... #clinical #photo ... #dermatology #HSP
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
May have drop in Hct ... maculopapular rash ... purpura & severe thrombocytopenia ... Extremely rare - HIV ... diagnosis #management #hematology
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
maculopapular rash ... purpura & severe thrombocytopenia ... common following platelet ... contamination: Platelets ... diagnosis #management #hematology