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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
/PTT • Low plasma ... /INR: ↑ • PTT: ... + Bleeding Treatment ... INR < 2.3 - APTT ... #management #hematology
REBEL Review 71: Treatment of Thyroid Storm 

Propranolol 
Esmolol 
Propylthiouracil (PTU) 
Methimazole 
Saturated Solution of Potassium
REBEL Review 71: Treatment ... Propylthiouracil (PTU ... Hydrocortisone #endocrinology ... hyperthyroidism #table #management ... comparison #Dosages #dosing
ISTH Scoring System for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
Platelet count:
 • Expected: Low (or normal)
 • Elevation
Intravascular Coagulation ... , aPTT: • Expected ... consumption of coagulation ... DO NOT monitor using ... Intravascular #Coagulation
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
Diagnosis and Management ... established disease) • aPTT ... mixing study (aPTT ... Chronic Management ... #treatment #hematology
The coagulation cascade is shown, separated into different phases with their endogenous and pharmacological inhibitors shown.
The coagulation ... During the initiation ... #Coagulation #Cascade ... thrombin #clot #PT ... #PTT #diagnosis
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
hemorrhage, while under-coagulation ... #management #algorithm ... #pharmacology #treatment ... hematology #warfarin #dosing
Management of Jehovah's Witness patient in ICU 

Clarify which products may be used 
 - Discuss
Management of Jehovah's ... document (e.g. some pts ... - Be aware of coagulation ... platelets, INR, PTT ... #CriticalCare #Management
Bisphosphonates for Osteoporosis Treatment or Prevention 

Bisphosphonates are common medications used in the treatment and prevention
for Osteoporosis Treatment ... are a variety of dosing ... Bisphosphonates #Dosing ... #Pharmacology #Endocrinology ... #Osteoporosis #Management
Postpartum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis and Management 
Uterine Atony (80%) - Most PPH Will respond to
Diagnosis and Management ... CBC, fibrinogen, PT ... /PTT • Treat with ... unresponsive to usual treatment ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management
REBEL Review 79: Treatment of Hemophilia 

Walkina Out of Pt Room, You Should Know... 
1. Type
REBEL Review 79: Treatment ... Walkina Out of Pt ... hemophilia #hematology #management ... #treatment #dosing