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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Treatment Algorithm

IBS-Constipation:
 • Constipation: Osmotic laxatives
 • Abdominal pain: Antispasmodics

IBS-Diarrhea:
 • Diarrhea:
IBS) Treatment Algorithm ... Loperamide, Bile acid ... IBS #Treatment #Management ... #Algorithm #gastroenterology
Combined Difficult Airway Society and Vortex Approach to the Emergency Airway

The Emergency Airway Cognitive Tool contains
essentials of the DAS algorithm ... simple visual aid ... airway management ... Airway #Intubation #Management ... #Algorithm #Combined
Multiple Uses for Tranexamic Acid (TXA) - Evidence Based Indications and Dosing

Trauma < 3 hrs •
for Tranexamic Acid ... MTP YES ICH NO PPH ... #Indications #management
Antidepressant Medications Decision Aid
 - The choice of depression medications in primary care is difficult as
Medications Decision Aid ... primary care is difficult ... #Management #PatientInfo
Approaching a Difficult Colonoscopy - Scoping Summary
Risk factors for failed C-scope:
 • Incr Age
 • Female
Approaching a Difficult ... Compression Device (ACD ... ) • ACD vs manual ... Endoscopy #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm
Global Alliance algorithm to improve outcomes in acne.
†With small nodules (>0.5–1 cm).
‡Consider physical removal of comedones.
§Second
Global Alliance algorithm ... countries, azelaic acid ... #Management #Dermatology ... Acne #Treatment #Algorithm
Acid Reflux - Management Algorithm
 - Step down and stop; restart on lowest effective dose if
Acid Reflux - Management ... Algorithm - Step ... frequent meals #Acid ... #Reflux #GERD #Management ... #Algorithm #ppi
Approach Cardiac Conduction Device Infections (from NEJM link below)
Baddour LM et al. N Engl J Med
#Management #Cardiology ... #AICD #PPM #DeviceInfections ... #Pocket #Algorithm
Types of Urinary Diversion Procedures
Ileal Conduit:
 • Technically simpler, fewer complications, and well understood. No bladder
covered with band-aid ... • Technically difficult ... • Technically difficult ... Types #Comparison #Management
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
sensation) and acid ... indications → PPI ... → discontinue PPI ... impedance pH) • PPI ... Disease #diagnosis #management