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Map of proliferative blood disorders. 

By Ariella Coler-Reilly @ariellastudies

#Algorithm #classification #proliferative #blood #disorders #leukemia #hematology #oncology
Map of proliferative ... blood disorders ... ariellastudies #Algorithm ... #classification ... proliferative #blood
Somatoform Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Patient presents with complex medical problem or symptoms that
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... presents with complex ... long history • Conversion ... #Somatoform #Conversion ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Overall Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Loss
 • Acute Bleed - Normocytic / Normochromic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Blood Loss ... • RBC Membrane Disorder ... RBC Metabolism Disorder ... Non-lmmune #Anemia #Classification
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
DIAGNOSTICS Paracentesis ... ascitic fluid in blood ... Otherwise repeat tap ... , low-risk pts may ... fluoroquinolone to complete
Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
They may begin with ... toxic or metabolic disorder ... but are due to a conversion ... psychological disorder ... Pseudoseizures #GrandMal #Classification
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... essential for blood ... • Blood pressure ... homeostasis is complex ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Ketosis Disorders
Ketone bodies are a normal metabolic energy source. Excessive unregulated production of ketones, often accompanied
Ketosis Disorders ... DKA) - caused by complete ... 7.35) w/ elevated blood ... pregnancy, where blood ... nickmmark #Ketosis #Disorders
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Eosinophil Disorders ... Testing Algorithm ... • Peripheral blood ... glucocorticoid treatment may ... #Eosinophil #Disorders
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Vasculitis - Collagen disorders ... Work Up: • Complete ... blood count coagulation ... • Fecal occult blood
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
replaced by T wave inversion ... Embolism: • T-wave inversion ... or in-complete ... Electrolyte Disorders ... precordial leads • May