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Restrict the cuff leak test to high-risk patients
The absence of a cuff leak increases the likelihood
This affects the ... #Criticalcare #CuffLeak ... #Extubation #Effects ... Reintubation #Pretest #Posttest
Algorithm for Metformin Prescribing and Dosing in CKD
Dose Initiation - Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg
Algorithm for Metformin ... and Dosing in CKD ... • If Gl side effects ... Prescribing #Dosing #CKD ... #pharmacology #algorithm
Algorithm for Diagnosis and Management of Resistant Hypertension in CKD
Pseudoresistant Hypertension - Reduce barriers to adherence:
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... Hypertension in CKD ... Assess for adverse effects ... Evaluate for CKD ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis
Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm
IgA TTG has high sensitivity and specificity of ~ 98% and is
Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm ... for evaluating CD ... IgA deficiency affects ... 2%–3% of CD patients ... Disease #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Ulcerative Proctitis
Proctitis:
 • Affects 1/3 patients
 • Predictors of extension:
     - Disease
Proctitis: • Affects ... rectal prolapse, CD ... diagnosis #management #algorithm