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Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
Extravascular Causes ... • Mechanical Trauma ... anemia): ... #differential # ... #anemia
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Platelet Count - Differential ... blood loss, Acute hemolysis ... , deficiency anemia ... infarction, Severe trauma ... post-splenectomy, Exercise, Allergic
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Purpura - Differential ... DIC/TTP/HUS - Hemolytic ... anemia - Splenomegaly ... Solar purpura - Trauma ... #nonpalpable #dermatology
Vibrio Vulnificus skin infection
Cirrhosis w/recent consumption of raw oysters w/rapidly evolving rash. 
Vibrio vulnificus part of
marine microbiota & causes ... consumption First case ... hemochromatosis, hemolytic ... anemia, CKD, hiv ... legs #clinical #photo
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
- Differential ... Algorithm Vascular Causes ... , CMV, VZV • Trauma ... NT) - If both are ... #hepatitis #differential
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
Allergic reaction ... Causes purpura & ... Related Acute Lung Injury ... TRALI): Leading cause ... diagnosis #management #hematology
Etiologies of Folate Deficiency
 • Decreased dietary intake - uncommon in this era
 • Increased requirements
pregnant have hemolytic ... anemia, or psoriasis ... folate that can cause ... deficiency #FolicAcid #differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
- Allergic ... Causes purpura & ... Related Acute Lung Injury ... TRALI): Leading cause ... more likely to cause
Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Redness in the eye can be caused by many conditions and
Red Eye - Differential ... cellulitis • Globe trauma ... • Chemical injury ... bacterial, viral, allergic ... • Trauma?
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
Bandemia, AKI. ... dogs & latter can cause ... microvascular injury ... Canimorsus #Skin #Rash #dermatology ... #clinical #photo