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Causes of Early (<20 Weeks) and Late Bleeding in Pregnancy  - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Early Bleeding
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Transvaginal U/S • ß-hCG ... doubled in 72h • ß-hCG ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Obstetrics
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
table of types of hypersensitivity ... cell antigens, leading ... Antigen-antibody complex ... Antigen-antibody complexes ... allergy #table #classification
Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... 80-100 fL) • Bleeding ... Chronic Disease (e.g ... #Anemia #MCV #Classification ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
Hypersensitivity ... cellular antigen, leading ... Antigen-antibody complexes ... sclerosis #Hypersensitivity ... #Types #Classification
Postpartum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis and Management 
Uterine Atony (80%) - Most PPH Will respond to
• If continued bleeding ... (Cytotec) 400 mcg ... • If continued bleeding ... easily and look complete ... Diagnosis #Management #obstetrics
Causes of Early Bleeding in Pregnancy (< 20 Weeks) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Not Bleeding from the
Causes of Early Bleeding ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... and Clots: • Complete ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Obstetrics
Molar Pregnancy on POCUS
ED U/S expediting patient care & dispo!
Textbook Molar Pregnancy:
 • Presentation: First trimester
First trimester bleeding ... • Quantative HCG ... : "Snowstorm", complex ... POCUS #clinical #obstetrics
Hypersensitivity: Definitions
 • Type I - Production of lgE Abs that bind to harmless allergens and
Hypersensitivity ... antigen-surface complex ... antibody-antigen complexes ... #Hypersensitivity ... Reactions #Types #Classification
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
immune system, leading ... deposit of immune complexes ... vasculitis • Hypersensitivity ... tissue disorder (e.g ... diagnosis #types #classification
Bleeding Risk for Various Invasive/Surgical Procedures
Low Risk:
 • Dental extractions (1 or 2 teeth), endodontic (root
Bleeding Risk for ... thoracentesis, paracentesis ... general surgery (e.g ... node biopsy) • Complex ... polypectomy) #Bleeding