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An evidence-based algorithm to guide the use of MRSA coverage (in community acquired pneumonia) is shown
evidence-based algorithm ... MRSA coverage (in community ... generally not difficult ... #CAP #Community ... Management #Deescalate #Deescalation
Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis (ASUC) - IBD Algorithm

By Dr. Wade Billings @wabillin

#Acute #Severe #Ulcerative #Colitis #ASUC
Acute Severe Ulcerative ... Colitis (ASUC) ... - IBD Algorithm ... #Ulcerative #Colitis ... #IBDAlgorithm #
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Acute Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Are the following present?
   1.
Algorithm for the ... Severe illness: ... C difficile assay ... Community water-borne ... Diarrhea #management #algorithm
C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
Clostridioides Difficile ... Pseudomembranous colitis ... → Fulminant Colitis ... post-ABx, but can be community-acquired ... h/o recurrent/severe
Antibiotic treatment durations for first line antibiotics recommended by Public Health England (PHE) guidance
 • Acute
bronchitis 5 days • Community ... CRB65=0 7 days • Community ... pneumonia and CRB65=1 ... days • Acute otitis ... days • Scarlet fever
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis ... - Management Algorithm ... formulations • Difficult ... retain enemas if severe ... #Ulcerative #Colitis
Acute Diarrhea - Differential Diagnosis Framework
1)  Diagnostic studies only for dysentery, severe disease, >7 days
2)
Diagnosis Framework 1) ... for dysentery, severe ... Invasive: Clostridium difficile ... NonInfectious #Algorithm
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Community Acquired ... Egophony (May appear 1- ... Pseudomonas) • Severe ... PCR to allow de-escalation ... treatment #Pulmonary #Community
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Pre-Op Questions: 1. ... or family - Ever ... any mention of a difficult ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Severe Aortic stenosis