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Intestinal Manifestations of HIV, IBD in HIV - IBD Algorithm

HIV + IBD Background
HIV + IBD Treatment
Intestinal
Algorithm HIV ... + IBD Background ... Intestinal TB (ITB) GI ... #IBD #Algorithm ... gastroenterology #IBDAlgorithm
Functional GI Disorders in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Background:
 • 25-40% of IBD in remission have IBS
Functional GI Disorders ... in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... Background: ... Disorders #IBS #IBDAlgorithm ... #IBD #Algorithm
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
Examinations ABDOMINAL ... Barium Enema (Lower GI ... years - Upper GI ... - Tomography (PET ... PatientInfo #Radiology #Background
Plicae Circulares characteristic of small bowel are most frequent & prominent in JENUNUM on POCUS

What segment
in JENUNUM on POCUS ... segment of the GI ... in ileum & 2nd part ... PlicaeCirculares #SBO #Abdominal ... #Ultrasound #POCUS
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
subtract 1 PMN per ... signs (fever, abdominal ... • First-line: IV ... • Active upper GI ... bleed: use IV CTX
Possible Algorithm for Workup of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Tier 1 Workup:
 • CBC, comprehensive metabolic
Possible Algorithm ... Chest X-ray • Abdominal ... blood cultures • HIV ... node, Liver • PET ... DrEricStrong #FUO #Algorithm
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome & Intrabdominal Pressure Measurement
APP (Abdominal Perfusion Pressure) = MAP (Mean Arterial Pressure) -
Abdominal Compartment ... POCUS) and function ... the Foley side port ... distal to the port ... syringe to fill with IV
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
This post will focus ... Pearls 50/50 Rule (part ... , and his oxygen ... Pitfalls 50/50 Rule (part ... consider intra-abdominal