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Functional GI Disorders in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Background:
 • 25-40% of IBD in remission have IBS
Functional GI Disorders ... in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... Disorders #IBS #IBDAlgorithm ... #IBD #Algorithm ... gastroenterology #management #treatment
Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
and Bloating - Treatment ... Algorithm Definitions ... • Ascites • GI ... Dysfunction • Functional ... Dyspepsia • Functional
Intestinal Manifestations of HIV, IBD in HIV - IBD Algorithm

HIV + IBD Background
HIV + IBD Treatment
Intestinal
IBD in HIV - IBD Algorithm ... Background HIV + IBD Treatment ... Intestinal TB (ITB) GI ... Intestinal #HIV #IBD #Algorithm ... gastroenterology #IBDAlgorithm
Veltassa (Patiromer) 
MECHANISM: Potassium Binder 
INDICATION: Treatment of Hyperkalemia 
FORMULATION: Powder for oral suspension 
DOSING: 8.4
INDICATION: Treatment ... of Hyperkalemia ... 8.4 g increments per ... who have chronic hyperkalemia ... side effect is GI
Metformin: Biguanide
Metformin is the first-line medication for treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is very effective
medication for treatment ... side effects is GI ... increase by 500 mg per ... patients renal function
Medications for the Treatment of Hyperkalemia
The goals of acute treatment are to prevent potentially life-threatening cardiac
Medications for the Treatment ... goals of acute treatment ... greater than 6.5 mEq per ... Figure 3 is an algorithm ... #Treatment
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Alteration in brain function ... Precipitants: Infection, GI ... noxious stimuli) TREATMENT ... Initiate empiric treatment ... bowel movements per
IDSA Algorithm for the Management of Purulent skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). 
Mild infection: for
IDSA Algorithm for ... rate >90 beats per ... rate >24 breaths per ... oral antibiotic treatment ... #SSTIs #Algorithm
Evaluation and Management of Hypokalemia

Hypokalemia is often asymptomatic. Evaluation begins with a search for warning signs
warranting urgent treatment ... less than 2.5 mEq per ... L [2.5 mmol per ... Identification and treatment ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
this post will focus ... derangements in function ... the ECF causes Hyperkalemia ... management #diagnosis #treatment