6 results
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm STEMI ... onset, severe, tearing ... friction rub, Fever ... #Algorithm #differential
Approaching a Difficult Colonoscopy - Scoping Summary
Risk factors for failed C-scope:
 • Incr Age
 • Female
Private practice setting ... 1) Redundant Colon ... intubation rate • Fewer ... Endoscopy #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
or family - Ever ... Performance thorough ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... surgery Stress Testing ... medical and surgical management
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
: • 80% have fever ... Putrid sputum/sour-tasting ... Intervention: - Fevers ... Lung Abscess Differential ... Abscess #pulmonary #differential
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
Performance Characteristics ... lesions or SSLs • Colon ... Tests #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology ... #CRC #Testing
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 ... Tests #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology ... #CRC #Testing #