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Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Management of Abdominal ... Definitions Pathophysiology ... Gastric Outlet Obstruction ... Dyssynergia Diagnostics ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Mechanical → severe aortic ... dissection of ascending aorta ... into valve ring OBSTRUCTIVE ... Classification #Types #diagnosis ... #management #cold
ACUTE ABDOMEN systemic sonographic approach to acute abdomen in emergency 
department - Mnemonic and Differential

A -
Differential A - Abdominal ... aortic aneurysm ... bowel loop O - Obstructive ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #POCUS #Ultrasound
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... and Management ... Setup - Ultrasound ... Reverse • Obstructive ... #Diagnosis #Management
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Mechanical → severe aortic ... dissection of ascending aorta ... into valve ring OBSTRUCTIVE ... Classification #types #diagnosis ... #management #criticalcare
Post-TAVR Suicide Left Ventricle
Pre-TAVR: High afterload from aortic stenosis leads to compensatory left ventricular hypertrophy and
afterload from aortic ... Cardiomyopathy w/ Obstruction ... to ↑ Afterload and ... Left #Ventricle #diagnosis ... #management #pathophysiology
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
and Management ... triad: Bleeding, abdominal ... abdominal mass ... Pathophysiology: ... Management: SURGERY
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
urinary tract outlet obstruction ... Abdominal or flank ... Pathophysiology: ... ultrasound as initial ... #management
 Acute Iron Poisoning

There are five classically described phases of toxicity:
Gastrointestinal phase (~6 hours post-ingestion)
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mucosal injury - Abdominal ... cardiogenic shock ... necrosis Bowel Obstruction ... Toxicity #Toxicology #Diagnosis ... #Management #Ferrous
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Pregnancy (AFLP) Pathophysiology ... nausea, vomiting, abdominal ... Antithrombin Ill • Ultrasound ... age • Monitor and ... #management #pathophysiology