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Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Management of Abdominal ... Definitions Pathophysiology ... Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO ... Irritable Bowel Syndrome ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Severe auto-PEEP, Abdominal ... compartment syndrome ... #criticalcare # ... algorithm #treatment #management
Cullen's sign. Lipase 1,781. Bruising in the skin around the umbilicus. This sign is named after
Pathophysiology: ... Clinical Significance ... Diagnosis and Context ... is not diagnostic ... peritonitis #IM #FM #ICU
Sepsis - Diagnosis and Management
Life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection
SEPTIC SHOCK
Sepsis - Diagnosis ... Clinical construct ... SBP < 100 3. ... #SIRS #criticalcare ... #icu
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
Breathing Trial (SBT ... will vary with clinical ... Propofol infusion syndrome ... #CriticalCare # ... diagnosis #management
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
immune compromise Clinical ... Signs/Symptoms: ... Abdominal or flank ... Pathophysiology: ... #management
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Plts ↓50% (nadir
> MICU, ♀, ↑Age ... , ESRD Pathophysiology ... : • Clinical Suspicion ... Significant false ⊕’s, so ... non-heparin A/C if clinical
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
the duodenum Clinical ... Signs/Symptoms: ... , and palpable abdominal ... Not reliable, so ... Pathophysiology:
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of congestion ... acute coronary syndrome ... #algorithm #management ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare ... #icu #clinical
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Guillain-Barre Pathophysiology ... Guillain-Barre Clinical ... Life threatening labile ... Guillain-Barre Diagnosis ... #diagnosis #management