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Interventional bronchoscopic and surgical treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Overview of various therapies used
pulmonary disease (COPD ... patients with COPD ... long-term outcomes or comparison ... #Management #AdvancedCOPD ... VolumeReduction #Bullectomy #Algorithm
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Treatment: • Weight reduction ... Desire to stop medication ... • Intolerable medication ... Disease #diagnosis #management ... #Gastroenterology
Cold Snare Polypectomy - Polyp Resection Techniques
Technique:
 • Dedicated cold snare grasps polyp and ideally a
Cold Snare Polypectomy ... • Dedicated cold ... Indications: • ... @enrrikke #Cold ... #Management #gastroenterology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Key Components: ... - Allergies to medications ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... surgery Stress Testing ... medical and surgical management
Cold Snare Polypectomy
When Should I Use Cold Snare Polypectomy?
 - Cold snare polypectomy should be used
Cold Snare Polypectomy ... of incomplete resection ... EMR - In comparison ... #Polypectomy #gastroenterology ... #management #indications
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
#Tests #comparison ... #table #management ... #gastroenterology ... #CRC #Testing # ... Indications
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
CAllamneni via Emory Gastroenterology ... Screening #Tests #comparison ... #table #management ... #gastroenterology ... #CRC #Testing
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Fluid Tolerance Testing ... intermittent (via cold ... BIOREACTANCE/NICOM: Detection ... #criticalcare #comparison ... #challenges #management
CPPD vs Gout

== CPPD == 

Think About CPPD When:
 • Self-limited synovitis after surgery/trauma (> 65
trauma (> 65 years old ... A reaction to phagocytosed ... Metabolic syndrome • Medications ... Synovial Fluid Testing ... #CPPD #Gout #Comparison
Enema Selection / Comparison Table

A short guide for choosing which enema to order depending on the
Enema Selection ... / Comparison Table ... consider when treating ... SoapSuds #MineralOil #Gastroenterology ... #Constipation #Management