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Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
injury (by acid reflux ... reflux resulting ... third of esophagus Treatment ... : - Treatment of ... Necrosis #diagnosis #management
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Gastroesophageal Reflux ... Incomplete/relief/treatment ... Testing Ambulatory reflux ... of bed GERD Treatment ... Disease #diagnosis #management
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
are typically paroxysmal ... hypotension (may reflect ... • Paroxysmal ... • Treatment of ... #treatment
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Mucosal Candidiasis in HIV-AIDS
Oropharyngeal Candidiasis: Initial Episodes (Duration of Therapy: 7–14 days)
Preferred
Refer to product ... for effective treatment ... daily (AI) #esophageal ... IDSA #Prevention #Treatment ... #management #opportunistic
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Diagnosis and Management ... substance use • Esophageal ... Lung Abscess Management ... residual lesion or is clear ... differential #causes #management
Epley Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV

By Dr. Gutwein via @jmcchiefs

#Epley #Maneuver #BPPV #Benign #paroxysmal #positional #vertigo
Epley Maneuver for Treatment ... #BPPV #Benign #paroxysmal ... instructions #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #management
Epley Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient begins in an upright sitting posture, and the
Epley Maneuver for Treatment ... #BPPV #Benign #paroxysmal ... instructions #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #management
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
) and negative Reller ... short course of treatment ... isn't exactly clear ... provide empiric treatment ... is proposed: #Management
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
sphincter to relax ... Treatment: Laparoscopic ... Treatment options ... Achalasia #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #gastroenterology
Epley Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient begins in an upright sitting posture, and the
Epley Maneuver for Treatment ... #BPPV #Benign #paroxysmal ... instructions #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #management