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GI / abd pain Flashcards

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Can’t miss diagnosis of abd pain?

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AAA, mestenteric ischemia, SBO, ectopic pregnancy, ovarian torsion, appendicitis, MI, cholangitis

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What is the classic triad seen in 50% of AAA patients?

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hypotension/syncope, pulsatile mass, dull abd pain

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What is the imaging to assess AAA?

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abd bedside US or abd CT with contrast

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When to use abd US for appendicitis eval?

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young non-obese, pregnant

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When to use abd CT for appendicitis?

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everyone else! use oral contrast if broad ddx, and IV if thin

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What are the cutoffs for making C diff severe disease?

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age > 65, Cr > 1.5x baseline, wbc > 15

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What is a surgical emergency associated with c Diff?

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colonic ileus / toxic megacolon

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What are RF for c diff coliits?

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recent abx, recurrence, PPI, chemo, IBD

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What is the branch point for diverticulitis in terms of mgmt?

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uncomplicated (microperforation) vs complicated (macroperforation) - abscess, peritonitis, fistula formation, obstruction (from inflammation)

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What is the outpt mgmt for divertculitis if pt meets criteria?

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cipro and flagyl for 10-14 days

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What are the criteria needed for diagnosis of pancreatitis?

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Epigastric characteristic pain; lipase > 3x normal; abd imaging

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What are things to check for pancreatitis?

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TG, RUQUS, alcohol levels (if unclear story)

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What is the imaging needed for ovarian torsion?

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TVUS

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What are the RF for mesenteric ischemia?

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PVD, Afib, CAD, valvular disease, AAA

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What is definitive imaging for Mestenteric ischemia?

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CT angiography

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What are the four main systems for abd pain?

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think GI; think GU/gyne; think cardiac. Also think vascular.

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What are the indications for an ERCP when suspecting CBD stone?

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high risk of CBD

If imaging shows CBD stone OR
cholangitis OR
bilirubin > 4mg/dl AND
Dilated CBD (>6mm/8mm)

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What about approach to intermediate risk of CBD stone?

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EUS or MRCP or lap chole with intraop cholangiogram

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Charcot’s triad vs Reynold’s pentad

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RUQ pain, fever, jaundice

+/0 AMS and hypotension

not seen in more than half of cholangitis patients

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What are other guidelines that can be used for Acute cholangitis?

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Tokyo guidelines!

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Immediate treatment of acute cholangitis?

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IV fluids and IV abx

cipro +/- flagyl (GNR + enteroccocus)

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2 out of 3 criteria for acute pancreatitis diagnosis?

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1) lab - lipase 3x greater than normal
2) epigastric pain
3) CT imaging

single best imaging is abd ultrasound!

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When is abd CT helpful in pancreatitis?

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diagnosis unclear, not improving after 48-72 hr

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What are labs and imaging you can get in pancreatitis?

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labs - lipase, liver labs, TG (looking for dx)

imaging: CT esp if over 40 to look for mass if not sure about diagnosis

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What are predictors of mortality in acute panreatitis?

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BUN if greater than 20 or rising more than 2 in 24 hours

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what is harmless acute pancreatitis score

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normal hct; normal Cr; no abd guarding and/or rebound - 99% PPV of it’ll go ok!

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What are fluid treatment requirements in pancreatitis?

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Bolus 10cc/kg then 1.5 cc/kg/hr

1.5 cc / kg/hr

WATERFALL 2022 NEJM study

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Nutrition for pancreatitis ?

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start within 24-48 hours
do not NEED to start with clear liquids (low fat, normal fat, soft or normal diets are fine)
NGT or NJT > TPN

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when should CCY timing happen in mild gallstone pancreatitis?

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BEFORE DISCHARGE

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30
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etiology of pancreatitis? three most frequent

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smoking! remember that. also gallstone, alcohol

31
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when to do early ERCP in gallstone pancreaitis?

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if cholangitis OR retained CBD stone

32
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what score can help with determinine discharge for pancreatitis?

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PASS score can help prevent early re-admission

33
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When does survival drop off re: MELD score?

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Up until about 18-19

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SAAG > = 1.1

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diagnostic for portal hypertension!

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Treatment for patients with cirrhosis

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  • Na resrricted diet 2gm per day
  • dual diuretics - spiro/furosemide 100/40 to balance potassium levels

Fluid restriction not necessiary unless soidum < 125 mmol/L

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What ismgmt option with refractory ascites?

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1) serial large volume para + albumin 6-8g/L removed VS
2) TIPS (ideal for patients with MELD < 18)

bridge to transplant

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What are the key criteria for HRS?

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1) AKI definition - rise by .3 in 48 hours or > 50% in prior 7 days
2) no Cr improvement after 2 days diuretic withdrawal
3) no Cr improvement after 2 days of albumin

No signs of structural kidney injury, has bland urine sediment; absence of shock, nephrotoxins

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What are the medicines that are useful for HRS>?

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terlipressin + albumin (vasoconstrictor)

OR cocktail - albumin/octretide/midodrine

STOP NSBB, TRY albumin on day 1 and day 3

39
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Tx for SBP?

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1) CTX for 5 days
2) Albumin if BUN > 30, Cr > 1, serum bili > 4
3) stop NSBB

40
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What are main tx for HE?

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high protein diet

lactulose +/- rifaximin

treat underlying trigger (SBP, etc)

41
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Acute bleeding management in cirrhosis

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1) if non variceal - vit K, transfuse plt > 50K, fibrinogen > 100-120, consider anti-fibrinolytic

2) if variceal - management upper endoscopy within 12 hours, maintain Hgb 7-9 (higher can incvrease risk of bleeding)

Also IV CTX antibiotic prophylaxis

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With variceal bleeding, consider what meds class

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NSBB (after octreotide acutely)

43
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timing for referal for LT?

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clinical decompensation (HE, ascites, varicael hemorrhage, HCC, HRS)+ biochemical decompsensation (MELD > 15)

44
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what is the MELD?

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MELD-Na since 2016, used since 2002 for liver allocation

MELD > 15 is threshold survival benefit

MELD inititally to predict survival post-TIPS

45
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What scores to look at for peri-op clearnece for cirrhohtics?

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CP score b/c > 30/80% risk of mortality

MELD 12-15 - 25% risk of 30/90 day mortality

46
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what is high risk for CBD stone?

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high risk > 50%
imaging shows it
bilirubin > 4 AND dilated CBD > 6mm
OR cholagntiitis

intermediate
abnormal LFT
age > 55 year
dilated CBD

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what happens when patient is intermediate risk for CBD stone - what is test of choice?

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MRCP is test of choice (want to avoid complications or ERCP)

could be EUS as well

OR

lap ccy with intraop cholangiogram

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What levels of bilirubin will you see with CBD stones?

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AST / ALTS can be 1000s
Bilirubin 4-6, < 12 typically

49
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what should you do after an ERCP?

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get a CCY

50
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What are the guidelines to dx Cholangitis?

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Tokyo guideliens - fever OR elevated WBC. +abnormal LFTs + abnormal imaging

Charcot’s triad - RUQ pain, fever, jaundice
Reynolds pentad - + AMS, hypotension

51
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What is the treatment for cholangitis?

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IV antibiotics

ERCP (urgent to emergent depending on grade of cholangitis)

52
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When is abdominal CT is helpful with pancreatitis?

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if diagnosis unclear, not improving after 48 hours, signs of severe pancreatitis or local complications

53
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etiologies of acute pancretitis

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gallstones, alcohol, SMOKING, metabolic (TG and hyperCa), structural/mass, ERCP, certain drugs or viral hep/HIV

54
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signs of worsening pancreatitis – what lab indicates rising mortality risk?

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rising BUN (see Ranson, Glasgow, APACHE)
also check HCT

55
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who is a nonsevere acute pancreatitis - what two lbs?

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normal HCt, normal Cr

56
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what are the two general categories of pancreatitis complications?

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interstitial edematous vs necrotizing

57
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what is the fluid management strategy for acute pancreatitis?

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don’t be too aggressive (WATERFALL trial in NEJM)

1.5cc/kg

and goal is to decrease BUN

58
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When do you start patients with pancreatitis on nutrition?

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within firt 24-48 hours, can start on clear liquids OR low fat, normal fat, soft or normal diet

and if can’t eat…

NGT better than TPN, start on tube feeds

59
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when should you get CCY timing in mild gallstone pancreatitis?

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before discharge (!)

60
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what are cuases of decompensated cirrhosis?

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ascites
jaundice
encephalopathy
variceal bleeding

61
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What does MELD score predict?

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3 month survival

62
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What does Child Turcotte Pugh Score

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1 year survival

63
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what is the dosage for spiro/lasix in cirrhosis with ascites?

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100/40 up to 400/160

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What are the potential steps w/ refractory ascites

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TIPS vs large volume paras

if large volume paras — albumin infusions 6-8g/L imporves survival

65
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what MELD score is favorable for those with ascites rerfactory considering for TIPS

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MELD score < 18

66
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What is treatment for SBP?

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CTX for 5 days

albumin BUN > 30, Cr 1.0, serum bili > 4

67
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when to start SBP primary or secondary prophylaxis

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prior hx of SBP

Childs B or C patients with GI bleeding hx

ascites total protein < 1.5g/dl AND renal failure OR liver failure

Bactrium is choice or cipro

68
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what are some precipitants of HE encepalopathy?

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infection, electrolyte abnormal, gi bleeding, constipation, dehydration, sedataives

69
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what is treatment or HE?

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lactualoise 2-4 bowel movements daily&raquo_space;> rifaximin

70
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what is blood level goal for Hgb in variceal bleeder?

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7-9 Hgb level best

IV CTX for max. days

octretoide for 2-5 days –> NSBB

consider TIPS in Childs C or Childs B with active bleeding

71
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what is BB used in gastroesophageal varices?

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carvedilol 6.5mg qDaily to 12.5mg qdaily (or nadalol)

72
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when is best time to refer for Liver transplant?

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clinical decompensation (HE, ascites, EV, HC, HRS, hepatopulm) AND biochecmical decompensation (MELD>15)

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how to risk stratify for decomp cirrhosis and SURGeRY?

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use VOCAL-PENN score or MELD or Child Pughs score to stratify

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