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Hematology Algorithms 

Anemia is described as a reduction in the proportion of the red blood cells.
Hematology Algorithms ... anemia (MCV 80- ... Pancytopenia is ... hemoglobin of less than 12 ... The etiology of pancytopenia
Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Algorithmic Approach ... to Anemia - Differential ... Sideroblastic anemia ... Folate deficiency, B12 ... #MCV #Algorithm
Causes of Neutropenia with Pancytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Sequestration:
 • Splenomegaly
Marrow Infiltration:
 • Hematologic and non-hematologic
Neutropenia with Pancytopenia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Toxins • Aplastic Anemia ... deficiency: • B12 ... deficiencies #Pancytopenia
Overall Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Loss
 • Acute Bleed - Normocytic / Normochromic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Reticulocytes, MCV ... , MCH, MCHC, Serum ... Deficiency • B12 ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
Corpuscular Volume (MCV ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... (>100 fL) • B12 ... #MCV #Classification ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
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Corpuscular Volume (MCV ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Low Serum B12 ... - Low Serum B12 ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
bone marrow + pancytopenia ... - Parvovirus B19 ... - EBV - CMV ... • Parvovirus B19 ... • Peripheral Pancytopenia
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Anemia Diagnostic ... Algorithm Mean ... (cell) volume (MCV ... (EPO), iron or B12 ... Algorithm by Dr.
Management of Jehovah's Witness patient in ICU 

Clarify which products may be used 
 - Discuss
pro-actively if anemic ... Empiric folate and B12 ... twitter.com/PulmCrit #Checklist ... #patient #ICU #CriticalCare