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Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Upper GI Bleed - ... Management Algorithm ... Upper GI bleed ... ± EGD Causes ... Diagnosis #management #Algorithm
Eosinophilic esophagitis management algorithm according to available consensus guidelines and expert recommendations. EGD=esophagogastroduodenoscopy; PPI=proton pump inhibitor;
esophagitis management algorithm ... EGD=esophagogastroduodenoscopy ... biopsy #Management #GI ... #Eosinophilia #Algorithm
Hypophosphatemia Diagnostic Algorithm
- GI Losses
- Redistribution
- 1° HPT
- 1° Renal PO4 wasting: Hereditary, TIO, Fanconi Syndrome,
Hypophosphatemia Diagnostic Algorithm ... - GI Losses - Redistribution ... low #diagnosis #Algorithm ... #differential #nephrology
Esophageal Crohn's Disease Management Algorithm

Assess for Active Symptoms and for Stricturing/Fistulizing Disease
Stricturing DX:
 • Bx r/o
Disease Management Algorithm ... Disease Stricturing DX ... Consider PEG & EEN • EGD ... Fibrin Injection • EGD ... Esophagectomy Algorithm
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Once pseudohypokalemia is ruled out, causes of hypokalemia can be
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... time (urinary or GI ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Causes #workup #nephrology
Causes of Proteinuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Persistent Proteinuria >150mg/d protein present on repeat testing including overnight
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Negative urine dip ... Protein deposition (eg ... #Proteinuria #Nephrology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Non-renal losses: • GI ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #nephrology #low
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADH Independent:
 • Tea and Toast Syndrome, Beer Potomania - Low solute
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypovolemic - GI ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes #nephrology
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for BPPV

Procedure:
1. Make the patient sit on examination table, such that the shoulders would
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver ... on examination table ... degrees off the end ... affected ear #Dix ... Instructions #Diagnosis #neurology
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Bleeding • GI ... #Hyponatremia #Nephrology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm