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Liver Infection - Imaging Evaluation Algorithm
- Abscess
- Necrotic Tumor
- Hydatid Cyst
- Cystic Biliary Neoplasm
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Metastases
Liver Infection ... Imaging Evaluation Algorithm ... - Abscess - Necrotic ... Metastases - Invasive Fungal ... rg.2016150196 #Liver
Liver Abscess and Mimics - Differential Diagnosis
Most Common: Polymicrobial, E Coli, Klebsiella, Strep/Enterococcus, Staph, Anaerobes
Infectious Differential:
Liver Abscess and ... bartonella - Fungal ... Candida, endemic fungi ... Kumfer @AnnKumfer #Liver ... Diagnosis #hepatology #management
Suspected catheter-related bloodstream infection - Management Algorithm
 • Temperature 37.8 C   • Rigors
- Management Algorithm ... endocarditis, epidural abscess ... pathogens (S. aureus, fungal ... Hernodynamically stable after treatment ... #Management #Algorithm
Chronic Hepatitis B - Diagnosis and Management Algorithm

• Who to treat: Essentially treat the pts with
HAV immunity; Liver ... elastographv, liver ... Tx goal: Reduce liver ... • Liver is the ... #Treatment #Hepatology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
and Management ... polymicrobial infection ... decubitus - air fluid level ... Management: • ... Prevotella • Fungal
Alcoholic Hepatitis - Management Algorithm
1. Severity assessed not only by MDF (>32) but also by MELD
Alcoholic Hepatitis - Management ... Algorithm 1. ... Rule out infection ... can be bridge to Liver ... #Algorithm #treatment
Candidemia Workup and Management - IDSA Guidelines
1) Antibiotics
 • Empiric: Echinocandins (e.g. micafungin) for most patients
Candidemia Workup and Management ... within one week to assess ... Consider: Spine, CNS, liver ... #candidiasis #treatment ... #fungal #fungemia
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Insufficiency, Liver ... Cardiogenic: Myocardial Infarction ... Dehydration Shock Treatment ... #criticalcare #algorithm ... #treatment #management
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
Ulcerative Colitis - Management ... in 2-3 doses: ↑ induction ... Potential GI SE, liver ... decreased dosing if liver ... #treatment #IBD
Navigating a Rapid Response Team (RRT)

Assert Leadership:
 • Stand at foot of bed
 • Introduce yourself
• Confirm IV access ... • Concise one-liner ... Wrap up RRT: • Final ... questions "Never ... Response #Team #RRT #Management