Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Functional GI Disorders in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Background:
 β€’ 25-40% of IBD in remission have IBS
- IBD Algorithm ... remission have IBS ... Gastrointestinal #Disorders #IBS ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... IBD #Algorithm #
Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

IUS Pros (+): no radiation, cost-effective, real-time data, well
) in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... IUS Pros (+) ... #IBD #Algorithm ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... POCUS #gastroenterology
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
than the normal volume-based ... algorithm Urine ... / serum Na >1 is ... poor response to volume ... with poor renal perfusion
Molar Pregnancy on Transabdominal Pelvic Ultrasound

"20 yo F presents with suprapubic abd tenderness and mild vaginal
with suprapubic abd ... and mild vaginal bleeding ... Urine HCG is NEGATIVE ... : When the HCG is ... Pregnancy #Clinical #POCUS
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Flowchart to diuretic use in acute heart failure.

(A) Congestion with volume overload. 

(B) Treatment algorithm after
Congestion with volume ... (B) Treatment algorithm ... or bolus infusion ... loop diuretics is ... Diuresis #CHF #Algorithm
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 β€’ A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
Volume removal may ... pericarditis, bleeding ... molecules via diffusion ... in the ICU: β€’ IHD ... both convection & diffusion
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... 50mcg bolus -> infusion ... once hemostasis is ... - Refractory Bleeding ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 β€’ Person who lives or has
and no apparent focus ... , pericardial effusion ... Severe bleeding: ... nervous system [CNS] bleeding ... or ALT > 1000 IU
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 β€’ Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
- Catastrophic Bleeding ... Binder) β€’ Use POCUS ... cap refill, ↓ BP is ... 15 mg/kg/hr IV infusion ... β€’ Vaspressor infusion
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
Check levels after infusion ... saline correction is ... /L Raised ECF volume ... cause Reduced ECF Volume ... Hyponatremia #Management #algorithm