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Diagnosis and Management of Idiosyncratic Drug-induced Liver Injury (DILI)

DILI Types:
 • Intrinsic - predictable, dose dependent
Diagnosis and Management ... (DILI) DILI Types ... - predictable, dose ... less consistent dose ... gastroenterology #algorithm
Microscopic Colitis - Management Algorithm
Induction: Budesonide 9 mg daily, 6 to 8 weeks
Maintenance: Budesonide low-dose (3-6
Microscopic Colitis - Management ... Algorithm Induction ... Budesonide low-dose ... cholestyramine (or in combination ... #Algorithm #treatment
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Types - Classification ... utilization, or a combination ... - Most common type ... valvular rupture, dissection ... #diagnosis #management
LABA/ICS Combination Inhalers
Long-Acting Beta2 Agonists (LABA) + Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS) - Commonly used in Asthma 
Advair
LABA/ICS Combination ... are the LABA/ICS combination ... the traditional type ... COPD treatment algorithm ... only one that is dosed
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
utilization, or a combination ... • Most common type ... valvular rupture, dissection ... Classification #Types ... #diagnosis #management
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
Ulcerative Colitis - Management ... Algorithm Curcumin ... divided in 2-3 doses ... Experience • >50% combination ... #Colitis #UC #Management
Penicillin Allergy Pathway for Antibiotic Prescription in Patients With Penicillin Allergy
Mild Reaction - Itching, Minor rash
Maculopapular rash (mild type ... denies • Use full-dose ... Use carbapenem Type ... #Prescription #algorithm ... #management
IGG-4 RELATED DISEASE

WHAT?
 • A chronic, immune-mediated fibroinflammatory disease with tumefactive infiltration of IgG4+ plasma cells
• Pancreas: Type ... mass: "sausage shaped ... Rituximab: 1 g IV x2 doses ... : 300 mg IV x2 doses ... IGG4 #Diagnosis #Management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Does the patient ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Risk Stratify Type ... What is the type ... medical and surgical management
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
may be used in combination ... give additional dose ... Treatment #Protocol #algorithm ... #neurology #management