5 results
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Algorithm • 40- ... fatigue despite clinical ... Pearls: • IDA ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #management
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
2-5 days) A - Antibiotics ... Hgb>7gm/dL) I - ICU ... Endoscopy - W/in 12 ... Summary #Endoscopy #diagnosis ... #management #algorithm
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist
VITALS: If bad, stop and go see the patient immediately; you
- Checklist VITALS ... esp in work-up/management ... is never a bad idea ... #Pearls #Checklist ... #diagnosis #workup
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Clinical • Under-recognized ... Period • Breast-feeding ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... support for patients clinically ... teratogenic GDMT meds
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
GBS, high sens. >12 ... Infusion = 40mg IV BID ... communication with ICU ... Summary #Endoscopy #diagnosis ... #management #algorithm