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Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
according to the serum ... gradient (SAAG) ... SAAG ≥ 1.1: ... Tuberculosis #SAAG ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm ... Fluid albumin and serum ... • Calculate SAAG ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #gastroenterology
Peritonitis - Spontaneous vs Secondary vs Peritoneal Dialysis Associated Peritonitis
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
 • Cirrhosis (high SAAG)
Cirrhosis (high SAAG ... ) + ascites w/ PMN ... > 250 • Treatment ... 50, LDH ULN for serum ... Positive Culture • Treatment
Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
and Bloating - Treatment ... Algorithm Definitions ... Obstruction • Ascites ... Algorithm By ... #Treatment #gastroenterology
Algorithm for the Treatment of Membranous Lupus Nephritis
Sub-nephrotic-range proteinuria (<3.5g/d, normal serum albumin) and Preserved kidney
Algorithm for the ... Treatment of Membranous ... 3.5g/d, normal serum ... #Treatment #management ... #nephrology
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... diagnosis and treatment ... concentration; SF, serum ... hemochromatosis #algorithm ... management #hepatology #gastroenterology
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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Antimicrobial treatment ... + mass effect/Edema ... - +mass effect/Edema ... sensitivity of serum ... InfectiousDiseases #Neurology
Alcoholic Hepatitis - Management Algorithm
Assess Eligibility for Treatment:
 - Maddrey Discriminant Function ≥ (or possibly MELD
Hepatitis - Management Algorithm ... Eligibility for Treatment ... blood, urine and ascites ... kidney injury with serum ... Hepatitis #Management #Algorithm
Protein Losing Enteropathy
Clinical Presentation:
 • Volume overload: Peripheral edema, pleural effusion or ascites.
 • Gl symptoms
overload: Peripheral edema ... pleural effusion or ascites ... Primary or secondary Treatment ... 1.5 - 3 g/kg) • Treatment ... diagnosis #management #gastroenterology
Algorithm for Management of Acute and Chronic Hyperkalemia
Acute Hyperkalemia:
 - IV calcium (10 mL of 10%)
Algorithm for Management ... optimal dose after serum ... #Hyperkalemia #Algorithm ... Acute #Chronic #treatment ... #nephrology