6 results
Jaundice Evaluation Algorithm #Diagnosis #Management #EM #IM #GI #Jaundice #Hyperbilirubinemia #Workup #Evaluation #Differential #Algorithm #Direct #Indirect
Jaundice Evaluation ... #Management #EM ... #IM #GI #Jaundice ... Hyperbilirubinemia #Workup ... #Algorithm #Direct
Epistaxis Management Algorithm / Checklist

1. blow out clots 
2. vasoconstrictor spray 
3. nose clip or direct
Epistaxis Management ... Algorithm / Checklist ... 1. blow out ... . nose clip or direct ... coagulopathy, surgical evaluation
Patient risk stratification algorithm for the treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis.

Currently, edoxaban and rivaroxaban are the only
stratification algorithm ... pulmonary embolism; GI ... anticoagulant; LMWH = low ... Malignancy #Cancer #Algorithm ... Anticoagulation #Management
Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
the patient's work ... -Serial evaluation ... never be used to “blow ... #Management #CriticalCare ... RespiratorySupport #Selection #Algorithm
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
skin pallor • GI ... total body stores Evaluation ... : • History - Diet ... symptoms • P/E - GI ... Deficiency #diagnosis #management
What is Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT)
 • Screening for colorectal cancer in average risk population
for GIB/anemia evaluation ... anticoagulants - Diet ... Does not change management ... testing, extended LOS ... Massachusetts GI