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C. Difficile Infection in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Background
Complications
CDI Testing Algorithm
CDI Recurrence

Dr. Wade Billings @wabillin

#Clostridioides #difficile #CDiff
Complications CDI ... Testing Algorithm ... CDI Recurrence ... Clostridioides #difficile #CDiff ... #Management #Treatment
Perianal Crohn's Disease - IBD Algorithm

 • 5-40% w perianal fistula
 • ↑ risk if colonic
risk if colonic CD ... refractory to medical therapy ... Crohns #Disease #IBDAlgorithm ... gastroenterology #management ... #treatment
Algorithm for the Treatment of Membranous Lupus Nephritis
Sub-nephrotic-range proteinuria (<3.5g/d, normal serum albumin) and Preserved kidney
Algorithm for the ... Treatment of Membranous ... (MMF plus CNI) ... Lupus #Nephritis #Algorithm ... #Treatment #management
Relapsing Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Loss of Response:
 • (Re)consult Colorectal Surgery
 • Assess
Ulcerative Colitis - Management ... Diff. & CMV COVID ... up • Surgery ≠ Treatment ... Optimize Nutrition • CNI ... #Treatment
Suspected catheter-related bloodstream infection - Management Algorithm
 • Temperature 37.8 C   • Rigors
Algorithm • Temperature ... Hemodynamically stable ... appropriate antibiotic therapy ... after treatment ... #Algorithm #CRBSI
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
framework to guide therapy ... need inotrope therapy ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... #treatment #table
Ulcerative Proctitis
Proctitis:
 • Affects 1/3 patients
 • Predictors of extension:
     - Disease
Infection (CMV, c-Diff ... rectal prolapse, CD ... , cancer Treatment ... IBD #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
irrigation • Management ... Inhibitors of Na+CI ... with standard therapy ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment ... #Medications #Table
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Histoplasma Capsulatum Infections in HIV-AIDS
Indications for Initiating Primary Prophylaxis:
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Prophylaxis: • CD4 ... discontinue if CD4 ... with ARV (see Table ... IDSA #Prevention #Treatment ... #management #opportunistic
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Disseminated Mycobacterium Avium Complex in HIV-AIDS
Preventing 1st Episode of Disseminated
AI) Preferred Therapy ... ) Alternative Therapy ... please refer to Table ... IDSA #Prevention #Treatment ... #management #opportunistic