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Suspected catheter-related bloodstream infection - Management Algorithm
 • Temperature 37.8 C   • Rigors
Algorithm • Temperature ... Antibiotic Management ... Antibiotic Management ... #Algorithm #CRBSI ... #diagnosis #management
Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Lower GI Bleed - Management ... Algorithm Suspected ... Melena + right colon ... upper GI bleed) vs Stable ... #gastroenterology
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
for each of the components ... of the algorithm ... CRP < 20 mg/L #Diagnosis ... #Management #Pediatrics ... #LP #Antibiotics
ISCHEMIA Trial - Management Algorithm for patients with Stable Angina

Stress Test -> ? +moderate or severe
ISCHEMIA Trial - Management ... Algorithm for patients ... Stress Test ... Angina #ChestPain #Diagnosis ... #Management #Algorithm
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
lesions or SSLs • Colon ... CAllamneni via Emory Gastroenterology ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon ... #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
Cancer Screening Tests ... lesions or SSLs • Colon ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon ... #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Key Components: ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... and Management ... NSAIDs, β-blockers, Antibiotics ... Cortisol+ACTH stim test ... Elimination (see Table
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... the diagnosis and ... initial screening test ... #diagnosis #management ... #hepatology #gastroenterology
Refractory Helicobacter Pylori Infection

Causes:
 • Antibiotic resistance (i.e. prior antibiotic exposure to levofloxacin)
 • Non-adherence (i.e.
Causes: • Antibiotic ... resistance (i.e. prior antibiotic ... Infection #HPylori #diagnosis ... #management #algorithm ... #gastroenterology