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Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Lower GI Bleed - ... Polypectomy, Colorectal cancer ... ) vs Stable Patient ... #GIBleed #management ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
for Colorectal Cancer ... Screening Tests ... #colon #Screening ... #Tests #comparison ... #table #management
Radiation Injury
Acute Radiation Toxicity primarily affects rapidly dividing cells based on dosage
Hematopoiteic - Pancytopenia, Infection
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Dehydration, GI Bleed ... Hours Cardio/CNS ... radioactive Iodine (power ... prevent thyroid cancer ... Toxicity #diagnosis #management
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
ACA Colorectal Cancer ... Screening Guidelines ... Indications #Tests #comparison ... #table #management ... #gastroenterology
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
Barium Enema (Lower ... Tomography (CT) — Lung Cancer ... Screening 1.5 mSv ... #CT #Nuclear #Comparison ... #Table #Risks #