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Hemolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

1) Environment
  - Fragmentation
  - MAHA: TTP, HUS, DIC, HELLP
Fragmentation - MAHA: TTP ... , HUS, DIC, HELLP ... Defects, Drugs, Liver ... - Peripheral Blood ... - Unconjugated Bilirubin
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
Investigations: full blood ... osmolarity If cause ... renal biopsy • Abdominal ... intravesicular pressure • TTP ... , haptoglobin, bilirubin
Inherited Non-hemolytic Disorders of Hyperbilirubinemia 

== Disorders of Conjugation ==
Gilbert Syndrome:
 • 5-10% of the population
of hemolysis or liver ... symptoms, such as abdominal ... and stress may cause ... in the blood ... #hepatology #diagnosis
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
ABO incompatible blood ... protein C and S Pathophysiology ... /TTP/DITMA) - ... Liver Disease: ... Treat primary cause
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
the setting of liver ... lung disease Caused ... passage • Arterial blood ... contrast-enhanced TTE ... management #treatment #hepatology
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
ascitic fluid in blood ... signs (fever, abdominal ... Otherwise repeat tap ... dL and advanced liver ... Child-Pugh > 9 and bilirubin
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
Transfusion Purpura (PTP ... Causes purpura & ... TRALI): Leading cause ... eruptions, diarrhea, liver ... Occurs between 0-6 hrs
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
Transfusion Purpura (PTP ... Causes purpura & ... TRALI): Leading cause ... eruptions, diarrhea, liver ... Occurs between 0-6 hrs
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Illness Script
HPS is a pulmonary disorder of chronic liver disease characterized by a
abnormalities PATHOPHYSIOLOGY ... arteriovenous shunting causes ... mixed blood to ... contrast-enhanced TTE ... cirrhosis #diagnosis #hepatology
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
the abdomen, the liver ... margin, the spleen tip ... Any intra-abdominal ... masses, which are ... measuring the blood