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Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
- Treatment Algorithm ... • Prior GEJ surgery ... Fundoplication, Bariatric surgery ... obstruction (CIPO) Disorders ... Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Post Bariatric Intestinal Failure:
 • Severe protein malnutrition after bariatric surgery
 • More
Consider refeeding syndrome ... nutrients • TPN for treatment ... deficiencies) Dumping Syndrome ... , abd pain) and ... after RYGB • Disorder
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
at onset • Tearing ... Connective tissue disorder ... • Cardiac surgery ... catheterization • Thoracic ... deficit • Shock Treatment
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Demyelinating Syndrome ... Headache, Movement disorders ... , Seizure disorders ... inflammation, leading ... Puncture, EEG Treatment
Cold Agglutinin Disease

3 Types of Cold Sensitive Antibodies:
  1. Cold Agglutinins (CAD)
  2. Donath-Landsteiner
lymphoproliferative disorder ... Cold Agglutinin Syndrome ... infection, autoimmune disorder ... Monoclonal IgM Includes Disorders ... chills, flank pain
ED Opioid Stewardship Algorithm

Opioid Naive vs Opioid Tolerant

1. Patient Specific, Pain Syndrome-Targeted Approach
2. Combinations of Non-Pharmacologic
Patient Specific, Pain ... Syndrome-Targeted ... Medication Assisted Treatment ... with Opioid Use Disorder ... Sergey Motov @painfreeED
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
regurgitation • Chest pain ... manifestations • Chest pain ... Before antireflux surgery ... exclude motility disorders ... - Antireflux surgery
Pisa Syndrome (pleurothotonus) on Physical Exam
A tonic flexion of the trunk of the body to one
Pisa Syndrome (pleurothotonus ... name comes from its ... resemblance to the Leaning ... neurodegenerative disorders ... Treatment: anticholinergics
Aortic Dissection - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • HPI: sudden onset, "tearing" chest pain, radiation to
sudden onset, "tearing ... " chest pain, radiation ... connective tissue disorder ... FHx • Imaging: CTA ... Management #summary #treatment
Aortic Dissection - Diagnosis and Acute Management
Pain: Chest, Back, Abdo, Migrating, Above & below diaphragm, Abrupt
Acute Management Pain ... intensity at onset, Tearing ... Diagnose with CTA ... Call CV Surgeon. ... Diagnosis #Management #treatment