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Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
Ascites - Differential ... Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm ... • Perform paracentesis ... • Calculate SAAG ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Complex Perianal Fistulas and Crohn's Disease - Management Algorithm
Factors for Operative Strategy
  • Fistula Classification
Complex Perianal ... Disease - Management ... Involvement • Active Abscess ... Proctitis Horseshoe Abscess ... #management
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
and Management ... Summary Paracentesis ... (SAAG): > 1.1 g ... #Diagnosis #Management ... Summary #Hepatology #SAAG
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
DIAGNOSTICS Paracentesis ... by inoculating ascitic ... Diuretics ↑ ascitic ... fluoroquinolone to complete ... SBP #diagnosis #management
Complex Ascites on POCUS
62 yo F with rec dx colon CA s/p colectomy, liver cirrhosis w
Complex Ascites ... diagnostic and tx paracentesis ... pocket for dx + tx paracentesis ... PittIMPOCUS #Complex ... ultrasound #abdominal #abscess
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
three different sites ... regurgitation or fistula ... • Myocardial abscess ... • Aggressive management ... arthritis, splenic abscess
Esophageal Crohn's Disease Management Algorithm

Assess for Active Symptoms and for Stricturing/Fistulizing Disease
Stricturing DX:
 • Bx r/o
Crohn's Disease Management ... Algorithm Assess ... or Mediastinal Fistula ... Crohns #Disease #Management ... #Algorithm #treatment
Peritoneal Dialysis vs Hemodialysis - Advantages and Disadvantages 
Peritoneal Dialysis:
 • Access: Abdominal wall insertion of
Dialysis: • Access ... from insertion sites ... Fistula aneurysm ... Fistula thrombosis ... disadvantages #nephrology #management
Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Algorithm for Management ... SARS-CoV-2 (or complete ... diagnosed COPD Assess ... #COPD #AECOPD #Algorithm ... #Management #Exacerbation
Algorithm for the Evaluation of CARP Pouchitis and Pouch Disorders - Recurrent Pouchitis on Pouchoscopy &
Algorithm for the ... Early <12mo Pouch Fistula ... , Floppy Pouch Complex ... Pelvic Sepsis/Abscess ... Pouch #Disorders #Algorithm