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Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Algorithm • 40- ... , Anemia • Prevalence ... Crohn's > UC Anemia ... (B12, MMA) for ... #diagnosis #management
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
Worsening macrocytic anemia ... slowing, neuropathy, fatigue ... wt loss • If anemia ... related to IBD, celiac ... Deficiency #diagnosis #management
Management of Jehovah's Witness patient in ICU 

Clarify which products may be used 
 - Discuss
Management of Jehovah's ... pro-actively if anemic ... Empiric folate and B12 ... twitter.com/PulmCrit #Checklist ... #patient #ICU #CriticalCare