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C. Difficile Infection in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Background
Complications
CDI Testing Algorithm
CDI Recurrence

Dr. Wade Billings @wabillin

#Clostridioides #difficile #CDiff
- IBD Algorithm ... Complications CDI ... Testing Algorithm CDI ... #Algorithm #Management ... #Treatment #Gastroenterology
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) - Inpatient Management Checklist
History and physical examination
 - Assess for disease severity
Bowel Disease (IBD ... Checklist History ... Radiographic evaluation Medication ... #treatment #Checklist ... #gastroenterology
Perianal Crohn's Disease - IBD Algorithm

 • 5-40% w perianal fistula
 • ↑ risk if colonic
Crohn's Disease - IBD ... risk if colonic CD ... #IBDAlgorithm #IBD ... #Algorithm #gastroenterology ... #management #treatment
C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
Diagnosis and Management ... immunocompromised, IBD ... despite appropriate treatment ... Treatment Guideline ... #IDSA #gastroenterology
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Failure, Toxins/Medications ... 3) UOP > 0.5 cc ... Differential #Diagnosis #criticalcare ... #algorithm #treatment ... #management
Checklist for Treatment of Delirium in the ICU 

Remove causative factors 
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Exclude hypoglycemia if
Checklist for Treatment ... - Review the medication ... #Delirium #Checklist ... #Management #Treatment ... #MICU #CriticalCare
IBD Colonoscopy Surveillance 
LOW RISK - Follow-up Colonoscopy at 3 years:
 • Quiescent disease , Endoscopic
IBD Colonoscopy ... risk factors for CRC ... degree relative #IBD ... #Surveillance #Guidelines ... #management #gastroenterology
Perioperative IBD Pharmacotherapy Management 
Immunomodulators:
 • Stop MTX one week prior to elective surgery
 • Stop
Perioperative IBD ... Pharmacotherapy Management ... • Resume in CD ... Perioperative #IBD ... Pharmacotherapy #medication
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
gastric acidity, medications ... diarrhea related to IBD ... • Labs: - CBC ... Check for IF ab Treatment ... Deficiency #diagnosis #management
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
Cancer Screening Guidelines ... colon #Screening #Indications ... comparison #table #management ... #gastroenterology ... Indications