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Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
Algorithm for the ... evaluation of macrocytic ... the most likely cause ... #Diagnosis #Macrocytosis ... #Workup #AAFP
Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
Causes of Anemia ... Algorithm Low ... 80-100 fL) • Bleeding ... Deficiency • Folate ... #Algorithm #Causes
Hematuria Workup and Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Confirm hematuria → Urinalysis >3 RBCs/HPF, exclude mimics, repeat testing
Hematuria Workup ... and Diagnosis Algorithm ... of glomerular bleeding ... if cause not identified ... #Algorithm #Workup
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
and Workup History ... (CVID, WAS), (neurologic ... changes), high MCV anemia ... - Bone marrow evaluation ... #Causes #Workup
Causes of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Congenital Anomaly / Disorder:
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Causes of Sudden ... Algorithm Congenital ... Arrhythmia • Neurologic ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Simplified Approach to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
1) IS THIS AN EMERGENCY? 
Is there a dialysis indication
e.g AEIOU ) or anuria ... evaluation? ... are caused by prerenal ... KidneyInjury #simplified #workup ... #diagnosis #nephrology
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
treat underlying cause ... 200 - Inadequate Solute ... , CNS Disease, Meds ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #nephrology #sodium
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
invasive procedures/ bleeding ... phlebotomy/ blood work ... during clinical evaluations ... other than GI bleeding ... #differential #diagnosis
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
When the diagnosis ... requires further evaluation ... intra-abdominal masses ... #Examination #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis