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Algorithm for the Evaluation and Management of Transfusion Reactions

This algorithm was developed by Dr. Eric Madden,
Algorithm for the ... of Transfusion Reactions ... #Transfusion #Reactions ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hematology
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Peripheral ... → Refer to hematology ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #hematology
Head and Neck Skin Ulcers - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neoplastic:
 • Squamous cell carcinoma
 • Basal cell
Head and Neck Skin ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Neoplastic ... ulcerative #skinrash #dermatology ... #Algorithm #causes
Skin Ulcers by Etiology - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Physical:
 • Trauma
 • Pressure
 • Radiation
Vascular:
 • Arterial
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Physical ... Insufficiency • Venous ... • Bleomycin Hematologic ... ulcerative #skinrash #dermatology
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Vesicles ... Vesiculobullous #SkinRash #dermatology ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #causes
Approach to the Hypercoagulable State
Arterial thromboembolism
→ Cardiac rhythm monitoring, Echocardiogram, Vascular imaging
→ Test for APS, particularly
history of prior venous ... arterial thrombosis) Venous ... Hypercoagulable #Workup #hematology ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... #hematology #VTE
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC ... an anaphylactic reaction ... or an exposure reaction ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... Erythematous #Rash #Algorithm
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG)
General Principle
• A small cuvette is rotated to simulate sluggish venous flow and stimulate clot
simulate sluggish venous ... numbers • R - reaction ... development Nick ... Thromboelastography #Diagnosis ... #CriticalCare #Hematology
Central Distribution, Febrile / Ill:
 - Viral Exanthem 
 - Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) 
Central Distribution,
non-ill: - Drug Reaction ... Papules #Rash #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Causes of Localized Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cervical:
 - Anterior
     • Infection
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Cervical ... Disease • Head/Neck ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Hematology #Oncology