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Pre-Op Nutrition in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Dr. Wade Billings @wabillin

#PreOp #Preoperative #Nutrition #IBDAlgorithm #IBD #Algorithm #gastroenterology
Pre-Op Nutrition ... wabillin #PreOp #Preoperative ... #Nutrition #IBDAlgorithm ... #IBD #Algorithm ... #gastroenterology
Perioperative IBD Pharmacotherapy Management 
Immunomodulators:
 • Stop MTX one week prior to elective surgery
 • Stop
surgery • Stop AZA ... CD patients at high ... (goal dose mg per ... medication #Management #preoperative ... #gastroenterology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major Pre-Op ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... surgery Stress Testing ... : • Preoperative ... stress testing
Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS) - Diagnosis Algorithm
Does patient have recurrent episodes of urticaria, angioedema or isolated GI
) - Diagnosis Algorithm ... then consider testing ... Nighttime symptoms are ... in diet - High ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Celiac Disease Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:  Nonspecific symptoms (iron-deficiency anemia, failure to thrive, fever, skin
Algorithm INDICATIONS ... skin rash, and weight ... by IFA • DGP IgA ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
The following graph was prepared based on the latest information on Testing for the Diagnosis of
information on Testing ... HIV infection (aka ... PCR test has a high ... InfectiousDiseases #HIVAIDS #Testing ... Screening #Antibody #Detection
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
cough GERD: Testing ... EGD Impedance testing ... pH monitoring are ... • Male sex • Age ... diagnosis #management #Gastroenterology
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial testing ... SPEP+free light ... and specific for detection ... ANA - Screen for ... #glomerular #testing
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
at autopsy • Age ... , papilledema, weight ... resistance, impaired fasting ... Management consists of preoperative ... • Preoperative
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease
1) 24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial testing ... 6) SPEP+free light ... and specific for detection ... glomerular disease. 8) ANA ... diagnosis #initial #testing