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Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Lower GI Bleed - ... Algorithm Suspected lower ... ) vs Stable Patient ... MatthewHoMD #Lower ... #GI #Bleed #LGIB
Shock Types and Classification
DISTRIBUTIVE 66%
 • Sepsis/SIRS, anaphylaxis, adrenal insufficiency, liver failure, toxins, spinal/neurogenic
 • Warm
Shock Types and ... Classification ... (GIB, RP bleed) ... pancreatitis), GI losses ... #Classification
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis
Poor Intake 
 - Starvation
 - Anorexia
GI Losses 
 - Vomiting / NG
tubular acidosis (Types ... and 2, but not type ... Low #Potassium #Table ... #Classification ... #Causes
Achalasia Classification Types - Barium Contrast Esophagram:
1) Spindle type (classic)
2) Flask type 
3) Sigmoid type
Response to
Achalasia Classification ... Contrast Esophagram ... (classic) 2) Flask ... myotomy has much lower ... #Achalasia #Classification
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Summary table of ... Allergen-specific lgE causes ... ) - Examples: Contact ... #allergy #table ... #classification
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
Hypersensitivity Types ... Their Mechanisms Type ... - Contact dermatitis ... #Classification ... Diagnosis #Reactions #Table
Algorithm for the management of patients presenting with acute Lower GI Bleed
High-risk patients
Multiple high-risk clinical features.a
presenting with acute Lower ... GI Bleed High-risk ... hernodynamically stable ... #Lower #GIBleed ... #LGIB #Algorithm
Imaging Modalities for Renal Calculus

AXR. KUB
 - Good far calcium-containing stones useful when limited radiation dose
junction stones Non-contrast ... obstruction - Able ... for non-calculus causes ... in pregnancy (lower ... access to the lower
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
/Symptoms: • Classic ... may be herald bleed ... the OR • HD stable ... about 50% • Stable ... extravasation of contrast
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
form of delayed-type ... rash resulting in classic ... classically on the lower ... Classic association ... Erythemas #comparison #table