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Diagnosis and Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Definition
Presentation
Medical Management
Extraesophageal Symptoms
Long-Term PPI Issues
Diagnosis Algorithm
Refractory GERD
Surgical and Endoscopic
Gastroesophageal Reflux ... Algorithm Refractory ... Gastroesophageal #Reflux ... #Management #Treatment ... #Algorithm #Gastroenterology
Types of Skull Fractures #Diagnosis #EM #ENT #NSG #Skull #Fracture #Classification #Complications #Algorithm #Ddxof
Types of Skull Fractures ... #Diagnosis #EM ... ENT #NSG #Skull #Fracture ... Classification #Complications ... #Algorithm #Ddxof
Causes of Growth Discrepancy: Large for Gestational Age - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Maternal Factors:
 • Multiparity
 •
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Maternal ... injury, clavicular fracture ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Causes
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Boxer's Fracture ... prophylactic antibiotic treatment ... • Fracture of ... "fight bite", Keflex ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Gastroesophageal Reflux ... Summary GERD: Diagnosis ... GERD - Complications ... Extraesophageal complications ... #Disease #diagnosis
Relapsing Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Loss of Response:
 • (Re)consult Colorectal Surgery
 • Assess
Colitis - Management Algorithm ... Disease Activity: Flex ... Trough • If c/f Complication ... up • Surgery ≠ Treatment ... #IBD #Treatment
C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
often ordered in reflex ... CT A/P: Assess complications ... KUB ↓↓Sens for complications ... IDSA 2021 CDI Treatment ... #management #treatment
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
injury (by acid reflux ... promote esophageal reflux ... third of esophagus Treatment ... : - Treatment of ... supportive care Complications
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnostic Criteria:
 • Elevated hemoglobin and/or hematocrit AND
 •
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis ... Management Summary Diagnostic ... symptoms, signs, and complications ... • Treatment algorithms ... PolycythemiaVera #PV #Diagnosis
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Diagnosis: ... cord function and reflex ... bulbocarvenosus reflex ... #Emergencies #diagnosis ... #management #treatment