Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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FALLS protocol - POCUS evaluation in shock

The FALLS-protocol is an ultrasound evaluation of patients with acute
FALLS protocol - ... POCUS evaluation ... to Weil's shock classification ... #Diagnosis #FALLS ... #Algorithm
Diarrhea Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Inflammatory
 - Infectious
   - Noninvasive
     - Viral
Diarrhea Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Bacterial - Protozoal ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Causes
TABLE 2. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) sub-classifications
lBS-diarrhoea (IBS-D)
 - >25% loose or watery stools; <25% hard
) sub-classifications ... lBS-diarrhoea ... of incomplete evacuation ... #Classes #Diagnosis ... #Diarrhea
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation ... Algorithm Before ... Laxative use β€’ Diarrhea ... #Hypokalemia #diagnosis ... #Algorithm #differential
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
and Management Algorithm ... Ova and Parasite evaluation ... PTLD, GVHD or IBD ... Workup #Management #Algorithm ... #Transplant #diagnosis
Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism

Decreased GI Uptake 
 - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
- Chronic diarrhea ... / IBD Renal Loses ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Magnesium #Table #Classification ... #Causes #Workup
UCSF COVID-19 Adult Clinical Evaluation Guide - Updated April 10 2020

Clinical Presentation
β€’ Fever: hospitalized pts but
Adult Clinical Evaluation ... 20% β€’ GI: N/V, diarrhea ... UCSF COVID-19 ID ... #Guide #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Protocol
Important causes of diarrhea in people with HIV/AIDS
Severity, chronicity/persistence will depend On CD4 count & sites
of diarrhea in ... Coccidioides 4) Protozoal ... Washington University ID ... Questions @WuidQ #Diarrhea ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Causes of Chronic Diarrhea - Differential Diagnosis
Osmotic
 β€’ Food/Drink: Lactose intolerance, Artificial sweeteners (e.g. sorbitol, high
Diarrhea - Differential ... Diagnosis Osmotic ... bowel disease (IBD ... / #Chronic #Diarrhea ... #classification
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 β€’ Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
β€’ Common Causes ... pain, diarrhea ... related to IBD, ... total body stores Evaluation ... consider other diagnosis