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Functional GI Disorders in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Background:
 • 25-40% of IBD in remission have IBS
- IBD Algorithm ... remission have IBS ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... IBD #Algorithm # ... gastroenterology #management #treatment
Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

IUS Pros (+): no radiation, cost-effective, real-time data, well
Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS ... ) in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... IUS Pros (+) ... #IBD #Algorithm ... #IBDAlgorithm #
C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
of hospitalized pts ... Toxic Megacolon, Shock ... immunocompromised, IBD ... Note: Fidaxomicin is ... Ileus, Megacolon, Shock
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
dysfunction (16%) • Shock ... + Bleeding Treatment ... Treat primary cause ... Coagulation #diagnosis #causes ... #treatment #management
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
exclude other causes ... : cardiogenic shock ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... It is an investigative ... management #cardiology #treatment
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
The algorithm below ... short course of treatment ... acyclovir in these cases ... provide empiric treatment ... HSV PCR would cause
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Aortic dissection is ... caused by a tear ... presenting with chest/abd ... deficit • Shock ... Treatment - ED
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Infection/Sepsis/Shock ... epilepticus Treatment ... the underlying cause ... • Treatment of ... with AEDs until cause
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
• Common Causes ... papillae of tongue), abd ... diarrhea related to IBD ... Labs: - CBC, PBS ... Check for IF ab Treatment
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
malignant, pediatric cases ... and Signs: 50% pts ... pheochromocytoma multisystem ... Treatment • Operable ... • Treatment of