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Functional GI Disorders in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Background:
 • 25-40% of IBD in remission have IBS
Functional GI Disorders ... in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... • Strong correlation ... @wabillin #Functional ... #Algorithm #gastroenterology
Algorithm for the Management of Ventricular Tachycardia Electrical Storm
ES diagnosed (≥ 3 episodes of VT/ICD therapies
Algorithm for the ... cardioversion Stable ... Identification and correction ... VT • Normal QTc ... #Tachycardia #Algorithm
Figure 3 HRCT-LUS correlation in normal lung, pulmonary congestion, rheumatoid lung disease, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Notes: (A)
Figure 3 HRCT-LUS correlation ... in normal lung, ... Notes: (A) Normal ... #POCUS #Lung #Correlation ... #Table #ILD #Findings
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Fatigue and IBD ... Algorithm • 40- ... fatigue after correction ... modifications Algorithm ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
The target for correction ... hypertonic saline correction ... FE Urate post correction ... Volume • Consider correction ... • Calculate correction
Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Abnormal Liver Function ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Ducts - CBD ... LFTs #Elevated #Abnormal ... Transaminitis #Algorithm
ED Treatment of 
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding 

Hemodynamically unstable 
Resuscitation 
 • ABCs! 
 • Fluids +
Treatment of Abnormal ... transfusion • Correction ... Hemodynamically stable ... therapy #AUB #Abnormal
EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
1) Rate 
 - Regular - Count-Off 
 - Irregular - Count number
e.g. accelerated junctional ... T Waves: • Normal ... V1 (Invert III normal ... are multiple QTc correction ... Rule of thumb: a normal
Hemoglobin A1c (glycated hemoglobin) reflects the average blood glucose concentration over the course of the RBC
exhibited direct correlations ... LDL and inverse correlation ... intact cognitive function ... and functional ... Abnormal forms of
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
sx overlap with normal ... during Delivery • Stable ... studies show no ↓ LV function ... Avoid ARBs • ICD