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Algorithm for workup of thrombocytopenia based on observation of the peripheral blood film. 
TTP/HUS indicates thrombotic
Algorithm for workup ... of thrombocytopenia ... Adapted from:How to approach ... thrombocytopenia ... , Hematology 2012
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Causes of Thrombocytopenia ... Diagnosis and Workup ... K), H. pylori test ... thyroid function test ... #Workup #hematology
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
Froment’s Test for ... Ulnar Nerve Palsy ... This tests for ... grip weakness caused ... #physicalexam #msk
Approach to Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) - Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm

Suspected TMA: Unexplained thrombocytopenia + MAHA
Approach to Thrombotic ... TMA: Unexplained thrombocytopenia ... Direct antiglobulin test ... Management #Algorithm #hematology
Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm and Causes

Increased red cell production: 
 • Increased Reticulocytosis/polychromasia 
 • Erythroid
Algorithm and Causes ... #Differential #Causes ... #Workup #Hematology ... GrepMed Recommended Text
Approach to the Hypercoagulable State
Arterial thromboembolism
→ Cardiac rhythm monitoring, Echocardiogram, Vascular imaging
→ Test for APS, particularly
Approach to the ... Vascular imaging → Test ... - No other workup ... Hypercoagulable #Workup ... #hematology #diagnosis
Our approach to the diagnosis and initial management of patients with suspected HIT. Our approach is
Our approach to ... Our approach is ... HIT laboratory tests ... Diagnosis #Management #Hematology ... Heparin #Induced #Thrombocytopenia
Hypotension - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for vitals en route
2) Immediate Assessment
3) Examine for a cause:
Management 1) Ask ... Examine for a cause ... use a directed approach ... Diagnosis and Workup
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Plts ↓50% (nadir
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia ... so use Bayesian approach ... for post-test probability ... : Confirmatory test ... Management #Treatment #Hematology
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy
Three syndromes in the critically ill pregnant woman who presents with coagulation defects.
1) HELLP
Thrombocytopenia ... Elevated Liver tests ... child * Severe cases ... @Bloodman #Thrombocytopenia ... Obstetrics #OBGyn #Hematology