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Evaluation of Leukocytosis:
The term 'leukocyte' applies to any cells within the myeloblast, monoblast, & lymphoid lineages.
Include
cells within the myeloblast ... Mature WBC: 80- ... ., C difficile infection ... fever, rickettsia infections ... and bacterial infections
Bandemia Overview

Normal: < 1%
Clinically significant: > 10%

Band neutrophils are slightly less mature than segmented neutrophils and
on the left Myeloblast ... Even with normal WBC ... predictive of a serious infection ... overlook severe infections ... superior indicator of infection
Achalasia Management Algorithm
 - Botulinum Injection
 - Pharmacotherapy (CCB/nitrates)
 - Pneumatic Dilation
 - Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy
Algorithm - Botulinum Injection ... Management #Algorithm #gastroenterology ... #treatment
C. Difficile Infection in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Background
Complications
CDI Testing Algorithm
CDI Recurrence

Dr. Wade Billings @wabillin

#Clostridioides #difficile #CDiff
Difficile Infection ... Algorithm #Management #Treatment ... #Gastroenterology
The Gastroenterology Consult Primer
Guide to Calling a GI Consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
The Gastroenterology ... rectal exam) - CBC ... last meal - Treatment ... Calling #Referral #Gastroenterology
C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
Clostridioides Difficile Infection ... pain, Fever, ↑WBC ... despite appropriate treatment ... IDSA 2021 CDI Treatment ... infectiousdiseases #IDSA #gastroenterology
Microscopic Colitis - Management Algorithm
Induction: Budesonide 9 mg daily, 6 to 8 weeks
Maintenance: Budesonide low-dose (3-6
Management Algorithm Induction ... Management #Algorithm #treatment ... #gastroenterology
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
blasts and high WBC ... ischemia, bowel infarction ... • Lab values: WBC ... organ damage • Treatment ... Low calcium • Treatment
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Triggers: ATRA treatment ... if high risk if WBC ... Differential Diagnosis: Infection ... Renal Failure Treatment ... QD until normal WBC
Suspected Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm

Celiac disease suspected:
 • Signs and symptoms of celiac disease
 •
unresponsive to treatment ... NSAlDs, ARBs) • Infection ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #gastroenterology