Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Dual Targeted Therapy (DTT) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Indication for DTT:
 β€’ Refractory
 β€’ Failed multiple
Dual Targeted Therapy ... (DTT) in IBD - ... IBD Algorithm ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... IBD #Algorithm #
Perianal Crohn's Disease - IBD Algorithm

 β€’ 5-40% w perianal fistula
 β€’ ↑ risk if colonic
Crohn's Disease - IBD ... Algorithm β€’ ... refractory to medical therapy ... Crohns #Disease #IBDAlgorithm ... #IBD #Algorithm
IBD Therapy De-escalation - IBD Algorithm

Dr. Wade Billings @wabillin

#IBD #Therapy #Deescalation #Deprescribing #IBDAlgorithm #IBD #Algorithm #gastroenterology
IBD Therapy De-escalation ... - IBD Algorithm ... #Therapy #Deescalation ... Deprescribing #IBDAlgorithm ... #IBD #Algorithm
Treatment algorithm for VTE in Malignancy

(A) Suggested treatment algorithm for symptomatic and incidental DVT or PE
and incidental DVT ... anticoagulant therapy ... at high risk of bleeding ... interactions and bleeding ... recurrent VTE and bleeding
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Diarrhea Workup ... and Management Algorithm ... PTLD, GVHD or IBD ... Empiric therapy ... #Diarrhea #Workup
Weaning from the Ventilator - Algorithm
Setting up for extubation success
 β€’ Decrease demand β€” correct metabolic
the Ventilator - Algorithm ... strength β€” physical therapy ... long lasting pain meds ... Optimize Nutrition β€” feeding ... Weaning #Ventilator #Algorithm
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... Vasoconstrictor therapy ... acquired/vasoactive meds ... - Refractory Bleeding ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Longterm Venous Thromboembolism Treatment Algorithm
Treat for 3 months and reassess
 β€’ Isolated distal DVT (without cancer)
Thromboembolism Treatment Algorithm ... Isolated distal DVT ... PE - High Bleeding ... - Not High Bleeding ... Thromboembolism #Treatment #Algorithm
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 β€’ Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Period β€’ Breast-feeding ... Avoid ARBs β€’ ICD ... deteriorating on medical therapy ... investigative therapy ... teratogenic GDMT meds
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 β†’ start cefepime Β± vancomycin (if
full infectious work-up ... days β†’ add fungal work-up ... allopurinol 300 mg BID ... Simultaneous clotting and bleeding ... (~25 %) during therapy