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Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Management Algorithm ... Melena + right colon ... bleed) vs Stable ... LGIB #GIBleed #management ... #Algorithm #gastrointestinal
Comparison of Fever Algorithms for Infants <3 months old

AGE, INCLUSION, TESTS 
REQUIRED, "LOW RISK" CRITERIA, TREATMENT,
Comparison of Fever Algorithms ... AGE, INCLUSION, TESTS ... #EBM #Fever #Algorithm ... #Comparison #Table ... #Performance
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
Performance Characteristics ... lesions or SSLs • Colon ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon ... #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology
ISCHEMIA Trial - Management Algorithm for patients with Stable Angina

Stress Test -> ? +moderate or severe
ISCHEMIA Trial - Management ... Algorithm for patients ... Stress Test ... evaluation or management ... #Algorithm #Cardiology
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
Family History Performance ... lesions or SSLs • Colon ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon ... #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
Ulcerative Colitis - Management ... Algorithm Curcumin ... placebo • Potential GI ... delivery to the colon ... #Colitis #UC #Management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Performance thorough ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... Stable patients ... medical and surgical management
Algorithm for the management of patients presenting with acute Lower GI Bleed
High-risk patients
Multiple high-risk clinical features.a
Algorithm for the ... management of patients ... with acute Lower GI ... hernodynamically stable ... GIBleed #LGIB #Algorithm
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Mediated Colitis
Grade of Disease Severity:
 • G1: Increase < 4 BMs/day over baseline; mild
-4 • Consult GI ... Endoscopy (Flex Sig or Colon ... Colitis #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm #IBD