13 results
Contraception Quick Start Algorithm
 1. Pill, Patch, Ring, Injection
 2. Progestin IUD or Implant
 3. Copper
Progestin IUD or ... Copper IUD #Contraception ... #Start #Algorithm ... #gynecology #management ... #IUD #birthcontrol
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative ... Colitis - Management ... ↑ induction & maintenance ... probiotics Budesonide and ... #treatment #IBD
Buprenorphine Initiation for the Uninitiated
1) WAIT FOR MODERATE WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS
 - Precipitated withdrawal can be caused
guidance. 2) START ... - Pro tip: Rx ... buprenorphine daily for maintenance ... #Prescribing #Addiction ... #Management
Relapsing Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Loss of Response:
 • (Re)consult Colorectal Surgery
 • Assess
Relapsing Acute Severe Ulcerative ... Colitis - Management ... Response: • (Re ... Meeting with Patient and ... #Algorithm #IBD
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Fatigue and IBD ... IDA and active IBD ... NRH & Heme eval. re ... ileal Crohn's/resection ... #management
Persistent UC Symptoms Despite 5-ASA Therapies
 • Assess for Drug Adherence
 • Disease Activity Assessment (bloody
Optimize 5-ASA PO/PR ... • Add CAMs (curcumin ... Steroid Course * • Maintenance ... Waseem_AhmedMD #Ulcerative ... Refractory #Treatment #Management
CA-Bridge Buprenorphine Hospital Quick Start Algorithm - Management of acute opiate withdrawal 
 - Any prescriber
Hospital Quick Start ... Algorithm - Management ... opioid that is safe and ... sublingual (SL) are ... #Addiction #Prescribing
Ulcerative Proctitis
Proctitis:
 • Affects 1/3 patients
 • Predictors of extension:
     - Disease
Ulcerative Proctitis ... effective for maintenance ... #Proctitis #IBD ... #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm
Alcohol Use Disorder - Maintenance Treatment
Naltrexone (first line) - First line for most people without contraindications
Use Disorder - Maintenance ... Dosing: Goal 150 mg BID ... Dosing: 2mg qday (start ... #Treatment #management ... pharmacology #table #addiction
HBV Reactivation Risk in IBD on Immunosuppression Algorithm
Risk of Reactivation
High Risk: >10% Risk
 • HBsAg+ /
Reactivation Risk in IBD ... Immunosuppression Algorithm ... Prophylaxis (PPx) • Start ... Reactivation #risk #IBD ... #diagnosis #management