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Approach to Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) - Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm

Suspected TMA: Unexplained thrombocytopenia + MAHA
Diagnosis and Management ... antiglobulin test, PT ... /aPTT MAHA likely ... hemosiderin • PT ... /aPTT normal •
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
• Prolonged PT ... /PTT • Low plasma ... Fibrinogen: ↓ • PT ... /INR: ↑ • PTT: ... INR < 2.3 - APTT
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
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EKG • Bedside ultrasound ... , LET, lipase, PT ... . aPTT • Serial
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
Diagnosis and Management ... established disease) • aPTT ... mixing study (aPTT ... mild cases) • PT ... Chronic Management
Gastric Ultrasound - Dilated Stomach with Layering Dependent Debris on POCUS

What is the best next step
Gastric Ultrasound ... Layering Dependent Debris ... this patient’s management ... contents in this pt ... Dilated #Stomach #Ultrasound
RV Strain in Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS Echocardiogram

A patient is brought by EMS intubated and hypotensive.
your next step in management ... echo (assuming pt ... full code, this pt ... Echocardiogram #clinical #ultrasound
Postpartum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis and Management 
Uterine Atony (80%) - Most PPH Will respond to
Diagnosis and Management ... CBC, fibrinogen, PT ... /PTT • Treat with ... compression (using ultrasound ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management
Emphysematous Pyelonephritis on POCUS

If hydronephrosis on POCUS is anechoic, then what is in the renal pelvis
pelvis of this pt ... Echogenic debris ... Pt received abx ... The pt did well! ... POCUS #Clinical #Ultrasound
Emphysematous Pyonephrosis on Renal POCUS

If hydronephrosis on #POCUS is anechoic, then what is in the renal
pelvis of this pt ... Echogenic debris ... Pt received abx ... The pt did well! ... POCUS #Clinical #Ultrasound
Pyonephrosis on POCUS
Pyonephrosis (pus in the collecting system) + mild hydronephrosis in a septic pt. 
Note
hydronephrosis in a septic pt ... the echogenic debris ... #POCUS #renal #ultrasound