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Mayo UC Endoscopic Classification
 • Score = 0 (normal or inactive disease) - Normal vascular pattern
UC Endoscopic Classification ... pattern • Score = 1 ... - Spontaneous bleeding ... UC #Endoscopic #Classification ... ulcerative #colitis #gastroenterology
Epistaxis Management
1. Assess ABCs
2. Prepare
3. Anesthetize & Clamp
4. Visualize, Cauterize, Moisturize
5. Pack Bleeding Side
6. Pack Opposite
Epistaxis Management ... 1. ... Pack Bleeding Side ... Identify Posterior ... Posterior Nasal
Diverticular Inflammation and Complication Assessment (DICA) Classification
Diverticulosis location:
 • Left (2 points)
 • Right (1 point)
Number
Assessment (DICA) Classification ... >15: grade II (1 ... stenosis. pus or bleeding ... #Inflammation #Classification ... Complication #Assessment #gastroenterology
Epistaxis Management Algorithm / Checklist

1. blow out clots 
2. vasoconstrictor spray 
3. nose clip or direct
Epistaxis Management ... / Checklist 1. ... 4. if still bleeding ... packing: consider posterior ... Checklist #ENT #Management
Massive Hemoptysis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Definitions: 
   - Hemoptysis = bleeding from
Diagnosis and Management ... Workup • General Management ... • Airway Management ... #treatment #workup ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis

Stress ulcerations are common in ICU patients and may lead to hemorrhage if not
prevention of bleeding ... ulceration or treatment ... Presentation • Management ... #Prophylaxis #criticalcare ... #pharmacology #management
Treatment of hyperkalemia via kaliuresis 
step 1 = volume resuscitation if hypovolemic
step 2 = consider fludrocortisone
step
Treatment of hyperkalemia ... kaliuresis step 1 ... hyperkalemia #kaliuresis #management ... #criticalcare # ... treatment #diuretics
Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
Trauma and Spine Classification ... column: PLL: Posterior ... displacement >1/ ... compromisation > 1/ ... Cauda equina Treatment
COVID-19 review…here is a list of some of the drugs that are currently being used or
announced it is leading ... most effective treatments ... #CoronaVirus #Treatment ... #Management #Pandemic ... #Pharmacology #CriticalCare
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Management
Global IBS Symptoms:
  - Limited trial low FODMAP diet
Syndrome (IBS) - Management ... Alosetron 0.5-1 ... in ♀ <65yo with 1 ... #gastroenterology ... #treatment