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C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
of hospitalized pts ... Pseudomembranous colitis ... → Fulminant Colitis ... Toxic Megacolon, Shock ... immunocompromised, IBD
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Stages: 1. ... PRE-SHOCK - Compensated ... end-organ damage, multisystem ... host response to infection ... Cardiomyopathic → myocardial infarction
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 ... in 2-3 doses: ↑ induction ... #Ulcerative #Colitis ... #treatment #IBD
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Stages: 1. ... PRE-SHOCK - Compensated ... end-organ damage, multisystem ... host response to infection ... Cardiomyopathic → myocardial infarction
Causes of Interstitial Lung Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia
 • (UIP) Usual Interstitial Pneumonia
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... this should be 1° ... or 2°) - Multisystem ... intersitial space Infection ... Lung #Diseases #ILD
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Cardiomyopathy - Summary 1. ... • Myocardial infarction ... : cardiogenic shock ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... months before 1°