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Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Henoch Schonlein Purpura ... fulminans - DIC ... #Causes #dermatology
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
: • Petechiae ... • Purpura • Palpable ... Hemorrhagic bullae • Purpura ... Treat primary cause ... #treatment #management
Post-abortion Hemorrhage Management Algorithm
Cervical laceration
 → Direct pressure, silver nitrate for small laceration
 → Repair with
Post-abortion Hemorrhage Management ... Algorithm Cervical ... atony or unsure of cause ... coagulopathy or DIC ... Immediately transfuse products
Scurvy (Vitamin C Deficiency) - Diagnosis and Management

Vitamin C is required for hydroxylation of proline residues
Diagnosis and Management ... cramping Skin: • Petechia ... • Petechiae, purpura ... , or any other cause ... • DIC • Rocky
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
pain, dark urine, DIC ... Post Transfusion Purpura ... Causes purpura & ... TRALI): Leading cause ... Transfusions #diagnosis #management
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
pain, dark urine, DIC ... Post Transfusion Purpura ... Causes purpura & ... TRALI): Leading cause ... Transfusion #diagnosis #management