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Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

IUS Pros (+): no radiation, cost-effective, real-time data, well
Intestinal Ultrasound ... IBD Algorithm ... @wabillin #Intestinal ... #IBD #Algorithm ... #IBDAlgorithm #
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
Lower GI Bleeding ... hematochezia if the bleeding ... is very brisk ... units) • Notable risk ... small intestines
Treatment algorithm for VTE in Malignancy

(A) Suggested treatment algorithm for symptomatic and incidental DVT or PE
patients at high risk ... of bleeding. ... risk during follow-up ... also balance the risk ... ¥LMWH is currently
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnosis:
 • Use a positive diagnostic strategy with
IBS is NOT a diagnosis ... Criteria - Recurrent abdominal ... apical membranes of intestinal ... epithelial cells intestinal ... cardiovascular risk
Refeeding Syndrome Overview

What Is It?
	• Electrolyte/fluid shifts caused by initiation of nutrition in severely malnourished patient.
Overview What Is ... Risk Factors: ... osteomalacia • Intestinal ... • Slow initial feeding ... initiation of feeding
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Risk factors: Previous acute enteric infection, Female
and Management Algorithm ... Risk factors: ... chronic fatigue) Risk ... inflammation, Abdominal ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... if stress test is ... the bleeding risk ... What is the type ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal
Gastric Intestinal Metaplasia (GIM)
 - What is the risk of incident gastric cancer in individuals with
Gastric Intestinal ... (GIM) - What is ... the risk of incident ... Clinical decision algorithm ... GIM #Management #Risk
Bleeding Risk for Various Invasive/Surgical Procedures
Low Risk:
 • Dental extractions (1 or 2 teeth), endodontic (root
Bleeding Risk for ... anticoagulation is ... • Other intra-abdominal ... • Major intra-abdominal ... surgery (e.g. intestinal
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... are normal, ALP is ... RBC (hemolysis, bleeding ... placenta, kidneys, intestines ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm