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Who to test for BRCA 1/2?
Female Breast Cancer:
 • ≤ 45-50 years at diagnosis
 • Triple
in this table ... factors in this table ... criteria for testing ... BrighamChiefs #BRCA #testing ... #indications #oncology
What is Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT)
 • Screening for colorectal cancer in average risk population
Fecal Occult Blood Testing ... for colorectal cancer ... ) for indications ... cirrhosis - Medications ... Does not change management
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
For most indications ... #management #algorithm ... pharmacology #treatment #medications ... #table #pharmacotherapy
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Diarrhea Workup and Management ... Algorithm in Transplant ... Adjust IS medications ... *Especially if concern ... #Algorithm #Transplant
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 ... Tests #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology ... #CRC #Testing # ... Indications
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 ... the type of and indication ... surgery Stress Testing ... medical and surgical management
Oral anti-hypertensives with relative fast onset of action (Hypertensive Emergency)

The key concern with oral antihypertensive agents
Emergency) The key concern ... you're up-titrating medications ... antihypertensives #medications ... Hypertensive #Emergency #Management ... #Pharmacology #Table
Intern Pocket Cards - Daily Rounding and Disposition Checklist
Daily Checklist:
 • FEN/GI:
FEN/GI: Indications ... meds) [ ] Concern ... regadenoson stress testinga ... prophylaxis Indications ... Disposition #Checklist #management
General schema for respiratory support in patients with COVID-19
Low flow nasal cannula
 • Typically set at
positioning • Exact indication ... VV-ECMO • indicatons ... discussion With ECMO center ... support #COVID19 #management ... hypoxia #failure #algorithm
Drugs Used for the Treatment of COVID-19 Infection

** Editor Note (from ophthalmology MD input) - Hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine
risks/benefits in setting ... smfarmhosp_smfh #Drugs #Medications ... #Pharmacology #Table ... #Management