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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 ... • Prior GEJ surgery ... Fundoplication, Bariatric surgery ... Disorders of Gut-Brain ... Distension #Bloating #Management
Septic arthritis #diagnosis #algorithm #management #treatment
Septic arthritis ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... #management #treatment
Acute Esophageal Necrosis
History: Hematemesis and/or melena (70%), Dysphagia, Epigastric/chest pain, Sepsis
Diagnosis EGD and Biopsy
Differential: Melanosis, Melanoma,
Epigastric/chest pain, Sepsis ... Klebsiella, pneumoniae) Management ... PPI gtt, GI and Surgery ... Esophageal #Necrosis #black ... esophagus #diagnosis #management
Relapsing Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Loss of Response:
 • (Re)consult Colorectal Surgery
 • Assess
Ulcerative Colitis - Management ... Algorithm Loss ... ≠ Treatment Failure ... #Colitis #UC #Management ... #Treatment
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Distributive: Sepsis ... Losses, Third Spacing ... Dehydration Shock Treatment ... #criticalcare #algorithm ... #treatment #management
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING ... upset, non weight bearing ... abnormal neurology, back ... involvement Sepsis ... #Limping #NWB #Algorithm
Microscopic Colitis - Management Algorithm
Induction: Budesonide 9 mg daily, 6 to 8 weeks
Maintenance: Budesonide low-dose (3-6
Microscopic Colitis - Management ... Algorithm Induction ... , vedolizumab, surgery ... Microscopic #Colitis #Management ... #Algorithm #treatment
Aortic Dissection - Diagnosis and Acute Management
Pain: Chest, Back, Abdo, Migrating, Above & below diaphragm, Abrupt
Diagnosis and Acute Management ... Pain: Chest, Back ... Diagnose with CTA ... Call CV Surgeon. ... #treatment #aorta
Esophageal Crohn's Disease Management Algorithm

Assess for Active Symptoms and for Stricturing/Fistulizing Disease
Stricturing DX:
 • Bx r/o
Crohn's Disease Management ... Algorithm Assess ... Fistula: Consult CTS ... Crohns #Disease #Management ... #Algorithm #treatment
Aortic Dissection - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • HPI: sudden onset, "tearing" chest pain, radiation to
Diagnosis and Management ... , radiation to back ... FHx • Imaging: CTA ... Type B = medical management ... #summary #treatment