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Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

IUS Pros (+): no radiation, cost-effective, real-time data, well
(IUS) in IBD - ... IBD Algorithm ... good for SB and colon ... #IBD #Algorithm ... #IBDAlgorithm #
Functional GI Disorders in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Background:
 • 25-40% of IBD in remission have IBS
- IBD Algorithm ... remission have IBS ... Gastrointestinal #Disorders #IBS ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... IBD #Algorithm #
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Management
Global IBS Symptoms:
  - Limited trial low FODMAP diet
Bowel Syndrome (IBS ... IBS Symptoms: ... psychotherapies IBS-D ... eluxadoline 75-100mg QD) IBS-C ... EmoryGastroHep #IBS
IBD Mimics
Infectious - Always RULE OUT infection (CMV, C. diff esp.) obtain travel & exposures history:
IBD Mimics Infectious ... Salmonella • Colon ... inflammation: IBS ... lymphomas, others) #IBD ... #inflammatroy #
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnosis:
 • Use a positive diagnostic strategy with
Bowel Syndrome (IBS ... IBS is NOT a diagnosis ... Treatment: • Global IBS ... 75-100mg QD) • IBS-C ... EmoryGastroHep #IBS
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
• Common Causes ... loss • If anemia is ... diarrhea related to IBD ... • If response is ... Deficiency #diagnosis #management
Mask Oxygen Delivery Devices

Simple Mask aka Hudson's Mask:
 • Flow 6-10 LPM
 • FiO2 35-50%
Face Tent:
A venturi mask uses ... venturi valves are color ... coded; each is ... Delivery #Devices #management
Pathogenesis of Select Causes of Constipation in Adults and in Elderly

 • Mechanical (ex. Bowel Obstruction,
Pathogenesis of Select Causes ... infiltration of the intestinal ... Ability of the colon ... Evacuation of feces is ... effective • IBS-C
Occult and Lower Gastronintestinal Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Occult (Stool + Occult blood and/or iron deficiency
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Angiodysplasia (colon ... , asymptomatic IBD ... most common) • Inflammatory ... #Causes
For my UME micro course, I made a figure that captures this terminology and lets learners
On the left is Gram ... and on the right is ... bar – alas, this is ... clinical use, I’ve color ... coded the abx bars