Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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management differential abscess associated bariatric bypass capd complications disease emergencies epidural evidence gastric guidelines hemeonc indications infectiousdiseases inflammatroy mimickers mimics
IBD Mimics Infectious - Always RULE OUT infection (CMV, C. diff esp.) obtain travel & exposures history:
IBD Mimics Infectious ... Non-specific mucosal changes ... (irritable bowel ... #differential #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
Spinal Epidural Abscess - Illness Script Epidemiology: - Patients at risk for bacteremia: IVDU, dental abscess, HD
Alcoholism, DM, HIV Microbiology ... weakness, sensory changes ... , and bladder/ bowel ... imaging as needed Treatment ... Surgical drainage - Antibiotics
CAPD-associated peritonitis (Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis) - 5 Things To Know Diagnosis (Two of the following): (1) Clinical
Things To Know Diagnosis ... Microbiology: • ... diverticulitis) Treatment ... Conncomitant catheter infection ... • Prophylactic antibiotics
Complications after Bariatric Surgery Post Bariatric Intestinal Failure: • Severe protein malnutrition after bariatric surgery • More
nutrients • TPN for treatment ... complication rate (i.e. infections ... bolus to the small bowel ... (N/V bloating, abd ... #diagnosis #differential
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies Neutropenic fever: - Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
if SSTI or port infection ... abdominal pain; full infectious ... 500 → may stop antibiotics ... urinary retention, bowel ... Oncology #HemeOnc #Diagnosis
Probiotics Guidelines Adults with C difficile infection • Recommendation: Only in the context of a clinical trial
and children on antibiotic ... treatment • Recommendation ... with irritable bowel ... Probiotics #Guidelines #gastroenterology ... management #evidence #ebm
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