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Dual Targeted Therapy (DTT) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Indication for DTT:
 • Refractory
 • Failed multiple
) in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... Indication for ... Targeted #Therapy #IBDAlgorithm ... #IBD #Algorithm ... #gastroenterology
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
sensitivity for flat ... lesions or SSLs • Colon ... #Screening #Indications ... #table #management ... #gastroenterology
Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

IUS Pros (+): no radiation, cost-effective, real-time data, well
) in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... good for SB and colon ... Ultrasound #IUS #IBD #Algorithm ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... POCUS #gastroenterology
Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

 • 2-3x risk VTE vs non-IBD
 • VTE/AT
) in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... /AT risk ∝ IBD flare ... Thromboembolism #VTE #IBDAlgorithm ... #IBD #Algorithm ... #gastroenterology
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
sensitivity for flat ... lesions or SSLs • Colon ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon ... #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology
Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Bleed - Management Algorithm ... Melena + right colon ... upper GI bleed) vs Stable ... GIBleed #management #Algorithm ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Stoma Indications, Output and Complications

Stoma Types:
 • End ileostomy
 • Loop ileostomy
 • End colostomy
 •
Stoma Indications ... dermatitis • Color ... Evisceration Late ... Complications #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Allergies to medications ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... Stable patients ... the type of and indication
Celiac Disease Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:  Nonspecific symptoms (iron-deficiency anemia, failure to thrive, fever, skin
Disease Testing Algorithm ... INDICATIONS FOR ... and weight loss) Tests ... Disease #Testing #Algorithm ... #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Etiology: • Medications ... badness): Peak T, flat ... Cortisol+ACTH stim test ... Elimination (see Table ... STOP offending medications