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Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Diagnosis and Management ... Arterial blood gas (ABC ... Should be performed ... ) on room air Treatment ... #treatment #hepatology
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
Algorithm for the Management ... ensuring adequate perfusion ... Patients should ... Pharmacologic treatment ... The focus is on
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Septic Arthritis on POCUS

IVDU with severe left shoulder pain.  Can fully range
Septic Arthritis on POCUS ... with severe left shoulder ... Tender on top of shoulder ... showed effusion ... #POCUS #clinical
Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
risks, and therapy should ... summarizes the A1C ... table #comparison #management ... endocrinology #treatment
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Diagnosis and Management ... course Restrictive RBC ... ligation - EGD should ... Bleeding #Diagnosis #Management ... #treatment #endoscopy
Hemoglobin A1c (glycated hemoglobin) reflects the average blood glucose concentration over the course of the RBC
course of the RBC ... HgbA1c values and should ... functional status should ... functional dependence should ... changes in diabetes treatment
Hepatorenal Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Who gets HRS?
 • Decompensated cirrhosis
 • Typically with existing
Diagnosis and Management ... infection Mainstay of treatment ... TID) ALBUMIN Should ... HRS #Diagnosis #Management ... #treatment
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnostic Criteria:
 • Elevated hemoglobin and/or hematocrit AND
 •
Diagnosis and Management ... incidentally via CBC ... • Treatment is ... aspirin • Aspirin should ... PV #Diagnosis #Management
Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure - Diagnosis and Treatment Algorithm
Diagnosis: Ferritin <100 ng/mL (absolute ID) OR
Diagnosis and Treatment ... Guidelines: • ACC ... carboxymaltose should ... heartfailure #diagnosis #management ... algorithm #cardiology #treatment
The Gastroenterology Consult Primer
Guide to Calling a GI Consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
rectal exam) - CBC ... lipase PMH: - Focus ... Antiplatelet & AC ... last meal - Treatment