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POCUS Algorithm for Chest Pain

Integrating POCUS in crashing chest pain is complex. Know the views that
POCUS Algorithm ... when scanning CP ... identify sick pts needing ... #Algorithm #CriticalCare ... Crashing #Diagnosis #Protocol
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 in Transplant ... PTLD, GVHD or IBD ... Diarrhea #Workup #Management ... #Algorithm #Transplant
C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
Epidemiology: • #1 ... immunocompromised, IBD ... non-toxigenic • Stool PCR ... 10 mg/kg IV x 1 ... mg PO qd - If needing
Ulcerative Proctitis
Proctitis:
 • Affects 1/3 patients
 • Predictors of extension:
     - Disease
Proctitis: • Affects 1/ ... Consider: 1. ... Ulcerative #Proctitis #IBD ... #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
Hypothermia - Protocol ... Rapid - Level 1 ... • Continue CPR ... #management #treatment ... #algorithm
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding ... Intubation: a/w adverse CP ... Infusion = 40mg IV BID ... Endoscopy #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm