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C. Difficile Infection in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Background
Complications
CDI Testing Algorithm
CDI Recurrence

Dr. Wade Billings @wabillin

#Clostridioides #difficile #CDiff
Difficile Infection ... in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... Clostridioides #difficile #CDiff ... #CDifficile #IBD ... #Algorithm #Management
Perianal Crohn's Disease - IBD Algorithm

 • 5-40% w perianal fistula
 • ↑ risk if colonic
Algorithm • ... refractory to medical therapy ... Crohns #Disease #IBDAlgorithm ... #IBD #Algorithm ... gastroenterology #management
IBD Therapy De-escalation - IBD Algorithm

Dr. Wade Billings @wabillin

#IBD #Therapy #Deescalation #Deprescribing #IBDAlgorithm #IBD #Algorithm #gastroenterology
IBD Therapy De-escalation ... - IBD Algorithm ... Deprescribing #IBDAlgorithm ... #IBD #Algorithm ... gastroenterology #management
Dual Targeted Therapy (DTT) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Indication for DTT:
 • Refractory
 • Failed multiple
Dual Targeted Therapy ... IBD Algorithm ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... IBD #Algorithm # ... gastroenterology #management
Helicobacter Pylori (H. pylori) Infection - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook
Presentation: Dyspepsia / Peptic Ulcer
Pylori (H. pylori) Infection ... Diagnosis and Management ... (IgG) - cannot differentiate ... past infection ... Management: •
IBD Mimics
Infectious - Always RULE OUT infection (CMV, C. diff esp.) obtain travel & exposures history:
IBD Mimics Infectious ... Always RULE OUT infection ... (CMV, C. diff esp ... NSAIDS, immuno-therapy ... mimics #mimickers #differential
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
and recommended therapy ... hypertension; ICD ... MI, myocardial infarction ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm ... #Management #Cardiology
Coverage of common antibiotics used in the hospital

For empiric coverage, first define the type of infection,
define the type of infection ... possible to guide therapy ... Consult ID if needed ... ampicillin #management ... pharmacology #table
Suspected catheter-related bloodstream infection - Management Algorithm
 • Temperature 37.8 C   • Rigors
- Management Algorithm ... Hemodynamically stable ... appropriate antibiotic therapy ... Hernodynamically stable ... #Management #Algorithm
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 ... PTLD, GVHD or IBD ... Empiric therapy ... #diagnosis #differential