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Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Algorithm Upper ... GI ± EGD Causes ... , CTD, renal) ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #management #Algorithm
Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure (ACLF) Clinical Guidelines

ACLF = possibly reversible condition in those with CLD (± cirrhosis)
in those with CLD ... months without treatment ... disease, liver ... Failure #Cirrhosis #Hepatology ... #diagnosis
Vibrio Vulnificus skin infection
Cirrhosis w/recent consumption of raw oysters w/rapidly evolving rash. 
Vibrio vulnificus part of
sepsis: chronic liver ... disease, iron overload ... hemolytic anemia, CKD ... immunosuppressive meds ... #cellulitis #dermatology
Kawasaki Disease (KD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Kawasaki Disease (KD) is the most common vasculitis of
(KD) - Diagnosis ... , Cough • +/-Nausea ... Polymorphous rash ... #rheumatology # ... #management #treatment
Adult-Onset Still's Disease
Clinical triad: Fever, Arthralgia/arthritis, Skin rash ± odynophagia
+ Biological inflammation: Increased neutrophils, Hyperferritinemia, decreased
arthritis, Skin rash ... Differential Diaqnoses ... Muscular: normal CK ... #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #rheumatology
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... treatment of Hereditary ... of liver disease ... and hematologic ... #diagnosis #management
Drug Induced Liver Injury (DILI) - Stepwise Diagnosis Algorithm
DILI suspicion
Features toxic aetiology: Skin involvement, Kidney injury,
Algorithm DILI ... non-essential drug/HDS treatments ... for alternative causes ... disease, Hepatic ... #Algorithm #hepatology
Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS)
Complication of invasive GAS disease characterized by shock & MOF → occurs
of invasive GAS disease ... GAS in 30% of cases ... (2+): kidneys, liver ... erythematous macular rash ... #management #diagnosis
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Vascular ... Causes of Acute ... • NASH, Chronic ... #algorithm #hepatology
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
and Management ... normal in mild cases ... Avoid meds that ... #Management #treatment ... #hematology