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Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Management of Abdominal ... Definitions Pathophysiology ... Dysfunction • Functional ... Dyspepsia • Functional ... #Management #Diagnosis
Orthostatic Hypotension Management Algorithm
 • Hypovolemic?  Yes → Resuscitate
 • Volume Overloaded? No → Fludrocortisone
Orthostatic Hypotension ... Management Algorithm ... Resuscitate • Volume ... intravascular volume ... #Management #Algorithm
A good approach when dealing with hypotension at the bedside includes using the following systematic four
when dealing with hypotension ... Volume Status 3. ... Resistance #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hypotension #Approach ... #Algorithm
Orthostatic Hypotension - Management Algorithm
Positive orthostatic vital signs defined as one of the following (within 3
Orthostatic Hypotension ... - Management Algorithm ... Resuscitate • Volume ... #Orthostatic #Hypotension ... #Management #Algorithm
Functional Dyspepsia - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management
Risk factors: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, Psychological comorbidity, Helicobacter pylori infection,
Functional Dyspepsia ... - Pathophysiology ... Diagnosis and Management ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #algorithm #gastroenterology
Mechanical Bowel Obstruction and Ileus - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Ileus: Functional bowel "blockage", no peristalsis
Mechanical Obstruction:
Findings Ileus: Functional ... obstruction) • Bloating ... tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension ... obstruction #sbo #ileus #pathophysiology
CHF - Left-Sided Heart Failure - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Valvular Disease (Preserved Diastolic/Systolic Function)
 • Mitral Stenosis
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Diastolic/Systolic Function ... Ischemia Chronic Volume ... Uncontrolled Severe Hypertension ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Abnormal platelet function ... factor function ... appearance • Hypotension ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Management of Serotonin Syndrome
Identify and stop all serotoninergic medications
 • Avoid inadvertent Rx of serotoninergic meds
Management of Serotonin ... IV fluids for volume ... Pressor support for hypotension ... • Dosing: 12mg loading ... Serotonin #Syndrome #Management
Intracranial Hemorrhage (ICH) and Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) - Pathophysiology
ICH Management:
1. Manage Blood Pressure
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Pressure (ICP) - Pathophysiology ... ICH Management ... cerebral blood volume ... raise ICP • Hypertension ... #neurosurgery #management