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Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Management of Abdominal ... • Ascites • GI ... Dysfunction • Functional ... Dyspepsia • Functional ... Distension #Bloating #Management
Functional GI Disorders in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Background:
 • 25-40% of IBD in remission have IBS
Functional GI Disorders ... in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... @wabillin #Functional ... #Disorders #IBS ... #management #treatment
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Increased Loss: • GI ... transport, renal function ... Gastrointestinal function ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... chorioamnionitis) • Functional ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Obstetrics ... #OBGyn
Algorithm for the Treatment of Membranous Lupus Nephritis
Sub-nephrotic-range proteinuria (<3.5g/d, normal serum albumin) and Preserved kidney
Algorithm for the ... Preserved kidney function ... Close monitoring is ... worsening kidney function ... #Treatment #management
Checklist Approach to Hypokalemia

Consider risk factors for arrhythmia:
 - EKG changes (especially QT prolongation)
 - Digoxin
Checklist Approach ... depend on renal function ... depend on renal function ... Critical Care #Checklist ... #Hypokalemia #Management
Intern Pocket Cards - Daily Rounding and Disposition Checklist
Daily Checklist:
 • FEN/GI:
Daily Checklist ... : • FEN/GI: ... [ ] Recent GI ... home for safety/function ... #management #inpatient
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Risk factors: Previous acute enteric infection, Female
Bowel Syndrome (IBS ... Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm Risk ... Younger age, Other functional ... Pregabalin #IBS
Algorithm Workup and Management of Suspected Uterine Infection
 • Physical Exam, including pelvic exam
 • Vitals,
Algorithm Workup ... and Management ... Lactic Acid, Renal Function ... workup #gynecology #obgyn ... #diagnosis #algorithm
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG)
General Principle
• A small cuvette is rotated to simulate sluggish venous flow and stimulate clot
small cuvette is ... mass of the clot is ... cascade and platelet function ... Thromboelastography #Diagnosis #Management ... CriticalCare #Hematology #Interpretation