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Algorithm for Investigation of Abnormal Coagulation Tests
- Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT and Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT

Dr.
Algorithm for Investigation ... of Abnormal Coagulation ... DrEricStrong #Algorithm ... #Coagulation #Abnormal
Causes of Prolonged PT (INR), Prolonged PTT
 • Prolonged PT (INR), Prolonged PTT
 • Prolonged PT
Prolonged PT (INR), Normal ... Prolonged PTT, Normal ... Prolonged PTT, Normal ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Causes #Hematology #coagulation
Normal Thromboelastogram - Specific parameters represent the 3 phases of the cell-based model of haemostasis: initiation,
Normal Thromboelastogram ... Diagnosis #Hematology #Coagulation ... #Thromboelastogram ... #TEG #Normal #Interpretation
Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation ... AlgorithmNormal ... FunctionTests #PFTs #Interpretation ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Causes of Respiratory Distress in the Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Premature Newborn
 - Normal CXR:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Premature Newborn - Normal ... Intraventricular Hemorrhage ... • Narcosis - Abnormal ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
of Post-Partum Hemorrhage ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... succenturiate lobe • Abnormal ... intravascular coagulation ... #PostPartum #Hemorrhage
Causes of Bleeding / Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia - Quantitative Defect
 • Decreased Production
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Destruction • Abnormal ... • Vasculitis Coagulation ... deficiencies Coagulation ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
External Ventricular Drains (EVDs) & ICP waveform interpretation
An EVD is a temporary closed sterile system that
increased (e.g., hemorrhage ... arterial pulse • Normal ... P1, P3 suggests abnormal ... with markedly abnormal ... that represent normal
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Intravascular Coagulation ... Acral cyanosis • Hemorrhagic ... Thrombocytopenia - Normal ... coagulation studies ... - APTT < 1.5 x normal
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... than 2 mm) of hemorrhage ... Thrombocytopenia - Abnormal ... deficiency - Abnormal ... Complete blood count coagulation