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Algorithm for the Evaluation and Management of Transfusion Reactions

This algorithm was developed by Dr. Eric Madden,
Algorithm for the ... Evaluation and Management ... chief resident in emergency ... at McGovern Med EM ... #Diagnosis #Management
Perianal Crohn's Disease - IBD Algorithm

 • 5-40% w perianal fistula
 • ↑ risk if colonic
Crohn's Disease - IBD ... Algorithm • ... fistula • ↑ risk ... has carcinoma risk ... #management #treatment
Pediatric UTI Algorithm (2-24 months of age)

Risk stratify with UTI Calc: 
 - Age months
Pediatric UTI Algorithm ... months of age) Risk ... identified Emergency ... Pediatric #UTI #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Management
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Algorithm • 40- ... clinical remission • Risk ... modifications Algorithm ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #management
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
Injury in the Emergency ... syndrome - high risk ... Evaluation #Diagnosis #Management ... #Emergency #Algorithm
Perioperative IBD Pharmacotherapy Management 
Immunomodulators:
 • Stop MTX one week prior to elective surgery
 • Stop
Perioperative IBD ... Pharmacotherapy Management ... not delay urgent/emergent ... patients at high risk ... Perioperative #IBD
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Risk factors: Previous acute enteric infection, Female
Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm Risk ... chronic fatigue) Risk ... Pathophysiology #Diagnosis #Management ... #Algorithm #gastroenterology
Emergency Management of Hyperkalemia in Adults
Assess Patient - Airway Breathing Circulation Disability Exposure (ABCDE) Approach
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Emergency Management ... ECG and rate of rise ... ≥ 6.5 mmol/L - Emergency ... prevent further rise ... #algorithm #treatment
Aortic Dissection - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • HPI: sudden onset, "tearing" chest pain, radiation to
Diagnosis and Management ... stroke-like symptoms • Risk ... : • Type A = emergent ... Type B = medical management ... - MH/CCF/CWRU EM
Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

 • 2-3x risk VTE vs non-IBD
 • VTE/AT
- IBD Algorithm ... • 2-3x risk ... • VTE/AT risk ∝ ... #Algorithm #gastroenterology ... #management #ppx