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Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
Diagnosis and Management ... Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient ... (SAAG): > 1.1 g ... suggests higher SBP risk ... Control of ascites, ↑Risk
Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Management of Abdominal ... Bloating - Treatment Algorithm ... • Pelvic Floor Dysfunction ... Distension #Bloating #Management ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
signs (fever, abdominal ... small study, low-risk ... ß-blockers due to ↑ risk ... SBP • PPIs = ↑ risk ... SBP #diagnosis #management
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm Lifestyle ... Hypertension, Overweight, Abdominal ... Screening #Targets #Management ... #algorithm #DM2
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Risk factors: Previous acute enteric infection, Female
Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm Risk ... chronic fatigue) Risk ... inflammation, Abdominal ... #Algorithm #gastroenterology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... with valvular dysfunction ... or LV dysfunction ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal ... medical and surgical management
Evaluation and Management of Hyperkalemia

As with hypokalemia, the immediate danger of hyperkalemia is its effect on
Evaluation and Management ... their increased risk ... underlying renal dysfunction ... Hyperkalemia #Evaluation #Algorithm
Approaching a Difficult Colonoscopy - Scoping Summary
Risk factors for failed C-scope:
 • Incr Age
 • Female
Scoping Summary Risk ... • History of abdominal ... 420s vs 550s Abdominal ... Endoscopy #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm
Intraoperative Norepinephrine to Control Arterial Pressure (INPRESS) Study

Effect of Individualized vs Standard Blood Pressure Management Strategies
Postoperative Organ Dysfunction ... Among High-Risk ... predominantly undergoing abdominal ... postoperative risk ... postoperative organ dysfunction
Crohn's Disease & New Diagnosis of Colon Cancer Algorithm
 - Define Colonic Disease Extent, Activity &
of Colon Cancer Algorithm ... ↑↑ area of "at risk ... fertility and sexual dysfunction ... Colon #Cancer #algorithm ... #management #treatment