Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Hematuria Workup and Diagnosis Algorithm
 β€’ Confirm hematuria β†’ Urinalysis >3 RBCs/HPF, exclude mimics, repeat testing
and Diagnosis Algorithm ... mimics, repeat testing ... of glomerular bleeding ... renal biopsy β€’ Risk ... β†’ CT urography and
Estimated Medical Radiation Doses for 5 Year-Old Child

3-view ankle	0.0015 mSv	1/14th CXRs
2-view chest	0.02 mSv	1 CXRs
Anteroposterior and lateral
50 CXRs Head CT ... CXRs Abdomen CT ... #Nuclear #Comparison ... #Table #Risks # ... Testing #Study #
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) β€” Abdomen and
Computed Tomography (CT ... Computed Tomography (CT ... #Nuclear #Comparison ... #Table #Risks # ... Testing #Study
Mount Sinai COVID-19 Anticoagulation Algorithm

Inclusion: All admitted patients with COVID-19
Exclusion: High risk of bleeding as judged
Anticoagulation Algorithm ... Exclusion: High risk ... judged by treating ... physician High-risk ... COVID19 #SARSCOV2 #Management
How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
mSv 1 day Head CT ... months Chest CT ... #Nuclear #Comparison ... #Table #Risks # ... Testing #Study #
Algorithm for the management of patients presenting with acute Lower GI Bleed
High-risk patients
Multiple high-risk clinical features.a
Algorithm for the ... symptorns of ongoing bleeding ... hernodynamically stable ... , no ongoing bleeding ... GIBleed #LGIB #Algorithm
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 β€’ FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
mortality 26% β€’ CT ... Screening #Tests #comparison ... #table #management ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing
ACOG - Outpatient Assessment and Management for Pregnant Women With
Suspected or Confirmed Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Low Risk
Assessment and Management ... COVID-19) Low Risk ... above and re-start algorithm ... excluded from chest CT ... Pregnancy #Obstetrics #Algorithm
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
mortality 26% β€’ CT ... Indications #Tests #comparison ... #table #management ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing