4 results
What is Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT)
 • Screening for colorectal cancer in average risk population
immunochemical test ... for GIB/anemia evaluation ... gastritis, IBD, cirrhosis ... anticoagulants - Diet ... Does not change management
Chronic Diarrhea - Workup
Osmotic:
 • Consider food diary and trial avoiding certain foods or meds, Consider
hydrogen breath test ... on gm fat/day diet ... Abdominal imaging (CT, ultrasound ... Workup #diagnosis #differential ... #testing #evaluation
Nutrition in Cirrhosis: Dos and Don’ts
Screening:
 • Patients at risk for RFH-Nutritional Prioritizing Tool
 • Low
Assessment: • Evaluation ... Analysis, muscle ultrasound ... function (Handgrip test ... Prescribe low protein diets ... #diet #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... determine if stress test ... days before Pulmonary ... medical and surgical management