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Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Diarrhea Workup ... and Management Algorithm ... Ova and Parasite evaluation ... #Diarrhea #Workup ... #Transplant #diagnosis
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
Evaluation of Electrical ... voltage Cardiac - Vfib ... compartment syndrome ... #Electricity #Evaluation ... #Diagnosis #Management
Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
Gastrointestinal Evaluation ... patients with anemia, diagnose ... Non-invasive testing ... change medical management ... #workup #diagnosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ... and Workup Summary ... strategy with minimal testing ... Rome IV Criteria ... #Diagnosis #workup
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Algorithm for the Evaluation ... Irritable bowel syndrome ... Chronic #Diarrhea #management ... #algorithm #workup ... #diagnosis #differential
Disseminated Gonococcal Infection - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Bacteremic spread of the Gram-negative diplococci Neisseria gonorrhoeae. History
and Management ... susceptibility testing ... • Laboratory testing ... typically part of the workup ... Purulent Arthritis Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnosis:
 • Use a positive diagnostic strategy with
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ... and Management ... strategy with minimal testing ... • Rome IV Criteria ... #Diagnosis #Management
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Acute Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Are the following present?
   1.
Algorithm for the Evaluation ... Ova and parasite testing ... Acute #Diarrhea #management ... #algorithm #workup ... #diagnosis
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
indicate the initial evaluation ... history alongside evaluation ... presence of metabolic syndrome ... criteria should ... decision for repeat testing
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome ... Testing: • Pulse ... Criteria: • Underlying ... hepatopulmonary #syndrome ... #diagnosis #management