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Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm and Causes

Increased red cell production: 
 • Increased Reticulocytosis/polychromasia 
 • Erythroid
Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm ... and Causes Increased ... Hemolysis #Hemolytic #Anemia ... #Algorithm #Differential ... #Causes #Workup
Causes of anemia in infants & children

#Diagnosis #Peds #Pediatrics #Differential #Anemia #Causes #Algorithm
Causes of anemia ... #Differential #Anemia ... #Causes #Algorithm
Shock - Pathophysiology 
Inadequate tissue perfusion to meet O2, nutrient requirements
1. Distributive Shock
2. Hypovolemic Shock
3. Cardiogenic
Distributive Shock ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm ... #causes
Chronic Cough - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Red Flags:
 • Fever, night sweats, chills (infection)
 • Weight loss,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... in cough) • Abnormal ... exam, etc) • Abnormal ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Metabolic and Respiratory Acidosis and Alkalosis - Diagnostic Algorithm

Anion gap - MUDPILES: 
 - Methanol (formic
Alkalosis - Diagnostic Algorithm ... formic acid) - Uremia ... Salicylates (late) Normal ... Respiratory #Metabolic #Algorithm
Assessment of the Child with Eczema
Distribution of atopic eczema - The distribution of eczema tends to
Child with Eczema Distribution ... atopic eczema - The distribution ... Causes of exacerbation ... - What causes exacerbation ... - Is growth normal
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
has a number of causes ... Other causes include ... heart failure, uremia ... Causes include ... Abnormalities #Abnormal
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Activity of von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease activity - A
levels - Usually normal ... decrease in most cases ... result in severe anemia ... immune hemolytic anemia ... hematuria (without casts
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Algorithm for the ... Causes of acute ... Bacterial overgrowth Normal ... Laxative abuse Normal ... Diarrhea #management #algorithm
Signs and Symptoms Associated With Different Headache Etiologies
 • Nonfocal mental status changes - Meningitis, encephalitis,
subdural hematoma, anoxia ... stroke • Severe nausea ... Hypertension with normal ... , anemia, febrile ... signs #symptoms #clues