11 results
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD): cystic genetic disorder of kidneys, 2 types ADPKD & ARPKD - Temple
kidneys, 2 types ADPKD ... & ARPKD - Temple ... EM Ultrasound ... Clinical #POCUS #PKD #PCKD
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Treatment Algorithm

IBS-Constipation:
 • Constipation: Osmotic laxatives
 • Abdominal pain: Antispasmodics

IBS-Diarrhea:
 • Diarrhea:
Syndrome (IBS) Treatment ... Algorithm IBS-Constipation ... Loperamide, Bile acid ... Syndrome #IBS #Treatment ... #Management #Algorithm
Global Alliance algorithm to improve outcomes in acne.
†With small nodules (>0.5–1 cm).
‡Consider physical removal of comedones.
§Second
Global Alliance algorithm ... countries, azelaic acid ... PrimaryCare #Acne #Treatment ... #Algorithm
Suspected Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm

Celiac disease suspected:
 • Signs and symptoms of celiac disease
 •
Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm ... unresponsive to treatment ... Lymphoma • High acid ... Disease #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Acute ED Migraine Therapy and Preventative Therapy Algorithm:
Acute migraine
 • IV NS IL bolus then infusion
Preventative Therapy Algorithm ... 1hr • Valproic Acid ... Migraine #management #algorithm ... #treatment #prevention
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 • Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
Pruritus Treatment ... Algorithm for Hemodialysis ... #Pruritus #Treatment ... #Algorithm #Hemodialysis ... Management #Nephrology #CKD
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
which all carry treatment ... produce Acetoacetic acid ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #treatment
Acid Reflux - Management Algorithm
 - Step down and stop; restart on lowest effective dose if
Acid Reflux - Management ... Algorithm - Step ... diagnosis when treatment ... frequent meals #Acid ... GERD #Management #Algorithm
Refractory Helicobacter Pylori Infection

Causes:
 • Antibiotic resistance (i.e. prior antibiotic exposure to levofloxacin)
 • Non-adherence (i.e.
. insufficient acid ... leads to more treatment ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
Status Epilepticus Treatment ... 1) Valproic acid ... #Epilepticus #Treatment ... #Protocol #algorithm