Mnemonic for Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome (HUS) components


Mnemonic for Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome (HUS) components

 "Remember to decrease the RATE of IV fluids in these patients":

Renal failure
Anemia (microangiopathic, hemolytic)
Thrombocytopenia
Encephalopathy (TTP)

Anothe mnemonic HUS/TTP is a CRAFTY syndrome:
 
C : CNS symptoms
R : Renal failure
A : Anemia (microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, "MAHA")
F : Fever
T : Thrombocytopenia
Y : no one knows "Y" it occurs 

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