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Blood Culture Collection Algorithm - Adult Patients with Suspected Systemic Infection 

Pawlowicz et al evidenced based
Algorithm Source ... Patients with rigors ... #Management #BloodCultures ... EmergencyDepartment #Protocol ... #Shapiro #Indications
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
DIAGNOSTICS Paracentesis ... risk X Stop if no indication ... fluoroquinolone to complete ... dL and advanced liver ... SBP #diagnosis #management
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
cough GERD: Testing ... EGD indications ... trial x 8 weeks • Complete ... Disease #diagnosis #management ... #Gastroenterology
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... elevated, HFE gene testing ... hemochromatosis #algorithm ... #diagnosis #management ... #hepatology #gastroenterology
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
scenario / sedation indication ... Non-Benzos): • Propofol ... Propofol infusion ... bradycardia. renal/liver ... CriticalCare #diagnosis #management
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Endoscopy (ASGE 2015) 

Give Antibiotics: 
 - PEG tube placement (or PEG-J)
- Patient s/p liver ... cholangitis: ERCP complete ... Endoscopy #EGD #Indications ... #Gastroenterology ... #Management