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Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
- Differential Diagnosis ... for workup, including ... Rebound effect from treatment ... Kawasaki, Nephrotic syndrome ... #Algorithm #hematology
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
Diagnosis: • ... microglobulin Treatment ... ’s lymphoma or acute ... #workup #oncology ... #hematology
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
Myelodysplastic Syndrome ... transformation to acute ... Allogeneic stem cell ... #Management #treatment ... #hematology #oncology
Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Algorithm for Management ... of Acute Exacerbation ... AECOPD) Obtain workup ... COPD Assess ... #treatment #pulmonary
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Differentiation Syndrome ... Triggers: ATRA treatment ... • Induce blast cell ... fluid overload, PCC ... #management #hematology
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... and Management ... - Pulmonary >> Acute ... #criticalcare #treatment ... #workup
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Definition: Overwhelming clinical syndrome associated with excessive macrophage activation and cytokine storm due to
Overwhelming clinical syndrome ... presents as an acute ... Low or absent NK cell ... #management #treatment ... #hematology
Acute Pancreatitis - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Epigastric abdominal pain (90%, characteristically
Acute Pancreatitis ... Imaging findings Workup ... early; late to assess ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Treatment #Gastroenterology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... Antibiotics (Bactrim, PCN ... reabsorption) Workup ... tourniquet / IVF line draw ... #Management #Treatment
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
thoracotomy is a better treatment ... pericardiocentesis, re-assess ... Plan definitive management ... • Prep and drape ... #Management #Workup