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Hemostasis Physiology

The blood's response to blood vessel injury can be viewed as four interrelated steps. 
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to blood vessel injury ... four interrelated steps ... Coagulation #Cascade #Hematology
The Liver Consult Primer - Guide to calling a consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
different) PMHx: - Focus ... liver biopsy Meds ... - Outpatient meds ... prior hepatotoxic meds ... Calling #Referral #Hepatology
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
Non-accidental Injury ... neurology, back pain Haematology ... Pathway #Child #Peds
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
assess for neck injury ... Binder) • Use POCUS ... until bleeding stops ... 3 hours since injury ... - Severe head injury
Child with boggy scalp hematoma? #POCUS shows break in cortex with step off = skull fracture.
#POCUS shows break ... in cortex with step ... lawrencehaines #Clinical #Peds ... #Pediatrics #POCUS
Pyogenic liver abscess in children
Common bacterial causes in children:
 • S.aureus
 • Strep spp
 • Enteric
from contiguous focus ... ) • Traumatic injury ... with concurrent injury ... pediatrics #children #peds ... differential #diagnosis #hepatology
This week, we explore home improvement! 37M stabbed in R chest with a screwdriver. Cool, pale,
Next steps? ... thru-and-thru RV injury ... #Clinical #POCUS
Foreign Body (Thorn) on Finger POCUS

This 45yo diabetic male presents with finger pain 4 weeks after
Thorn) on Finger POCUS ... What is your next step ... Thx AS for the photo ... Thorn #Finger #POCUS
Helpful Clinical Features in Evaluating Bleeding Disorders
Age of onset
 • Neonate - in 20% of haemophilias,
non-accidental injury ... Disorders #History #peds ... pediatrics #diagnosis #hematology
Cutaneous Mucormycosis Eschar
30 M HIV cd4 10 VL 30k traumatic injury of arm few months ago
30k traumatic injury ... can be used for step ... skin #clinical #photo