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Management for PID
Criteria Inpatient management?
-Fever >102'F/Severe Abd Pain
-Inability to take PO N/V, or lack of response to PO, noncompliance
-Pregnancy
-Pelvic/tubo-ovarian Abscess
Antibiotic Management for Inpatient Tx of PID?
-IV Cefoxitin/Doxy
-IV Clinda/Gent
SWITCH to PO after 24hrs of improvement
Antibiotic Management for Outpatient Tx of PID?
-CFX IM 1x + Doxy PO x14d

-Add Metro- bacterial vag, trichomonas, , pelvic abcess or recent gyn instrumentation
-72hr FU
PID Diagnostic Tests?
DO NOT WAIT TO START Emp TX
HCG, qualitative
Cervix - Gram, Gono/Chlam Cx
UA/UCx
RPR
HIV
PAP
CBC
BMP
PID Counseling
Treat Partner
Contraception
Medication
Safe Sex
Smoking
PID Associated Symptoms tx?
Diet/Ambulation
NPO/Bed rest
-Morphine
-Promethazine (safe in preg)
-Acetaminophen
-NS
62 Diabetic with Constipation in Clinic.
Differential Diagnosis?
Fiber/Fluid, Medication, Obstruction - Tumor, Neuropathy, Hypothyroid
Constipation - Clinic
Initial Tests?
CBC, BMP, FOBT, Mg, Phos, TSH. HBA1C, Microalbumin, colonoscopy
Outpatient Constipation Mgmt?
High Fiber, Low Salt, Low Fat Diet
Oral Hydration
DOC: PsylliumMethylcellulose, Milk of Mg
2nd line: Docusate, Lactulose, Sorbitol, Mg Citrate, Senna, Bisacodyl
Exercise Program
Counseling
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding.
Rule Out?
Pregnancy -B-HCG
Endocrine -TSH/Prolactin
CBC/PT/PTT -Anemia/Bleed

Perimenopausal Endo Ca -Endometrial Biopsy
PCOS/Ovarian Tumor -US Pelvis
Liver Dz - LFT's
Treatment of DUB?
Mild -Iron

Moderate (HGB 10-12)
-Iron and
-OCP - Progestin only

Severe <10
-Hospitalize, Transfuse
-Combination OCP

Unstable IV Estrogen and D&C
Acute Pericarditis in the ER,
Initial Mgmt?
Cardiac Tamponade - Echo
-need for Pericardiocentesis

Hospitalization
Fever >100.4, Cardiac tamponade, failure to respond to NSAIDS
/1wk, immunosup, anticoag, acute trauma, elevated troponin
Acute Pericarditis in the ER,
Initial Treatment?
Viral - NSAIDS-2wks and Colchicine-3mths
Post MI - ASA (avoid NSAIDS)
Resistant/Autoimmune - Steroids
Uremic - Dialysis
Blunt Abdominal Trauma, emergency orders?
C-spine immobilization
IV access
IV NSS 0.9%
Pulse Ox
Oxygen
BP monitor
Cardiac Monitor
Blunt Abdominal Trauma,
Orders?
CBC Type n screen
LFTs amylase, lipase
EKG ABG
BMP, UA
Spine xray, Chest xray
SURGERY CONSULT all pts.
Abd CT or US
Blunt Abdominal Trauma
Stable
-CT with contrast
No Injry-> obs and serial exams Ward Monitor
trauma -> conservative vs laparotomy ICU Monitor
Blunt Abdominal Trauma
Unstable
Unstable, Unconscious, Intoxicated
-Abd US
-> No trauma/hmg do a CT
-> Trauma/HMG ->LAPAROTOMY
Blunt Abdominal Trauma
Therapy?
Q6 -HxH and Serial Exams
NPO
Foley cath
IV analgesia
IV antiemetic
Counseling
REPEAT US
Cellulitis
Mild Disease
Management?
NO DIAGNOSTIC INVESTIGATION.
O/P Emperic Abx
-Purulent Drainage/ no abscess
-> Clinda (MRSA), TMP-SMX,

NON Purulent
-> ClindaLinezolid
Cellulitis
Severe Disease
Management?
Systemic Tox, Extensive skin involement, failure of initial abx.

Admit:
Xray of extremity, CBC, BMP, Blood Cx

IV Vancomycin (until MRSA r/o)
RIb Fracture
Therapy?
CXR, Pulse Ox -Chest CT Ibuprofen
Chest Physiotherapy
Incentive Spirometry
Child Abuse
Management
CBC BMP (dehydration)
PT/PTT BT
Skeletal Survey ***<2
Head CT +\- MRI
Therapy towards Injury
Abd Injury- CT, LFT,Amy,Lip, UA/Stool for blood; UDS
Routine Psych Consult - FM
STAT Child Protective Serv phone and write report; ADMIT Optho Consult
Amenorrhea >45 year old.
Diff Workup?
No confirmatory test is really needed.

if unsure - HCG, FSH, TSH and PL
COUNSEL
-Estrogen Therapy
-Exercise, Ca, Vit D Low Na, Medication
Furthery workup in menopause?
Pap smear, Mammography, Colonoscopy, lipid profile, DEXA
DVT
Indications for hospitalization?
Massive DVT
suspicious for PE
risk of bleeding
underlying condition requiring inpatient care
DVT
Outpatient mgmt?
Lovenox
with Warfarin. (INR 2-3) for 24hrs

Stop Heparin if plts drop 100 or 50%
DVT
Inpatient mgmt?
Heparin drip (goal PTT 60-80)
Duration of Warfarin?
First DVT - 3mths


DVT/PE or Recurrent or continued risk factors (malignancy, thrombophilia) - Indefinite
DVT
Monitoring? Orders?
Bed Rest
Counseling [Med compiance/SE, no smoking]

INR goal 2-3
Platelet count on day 3 and 5
Emergency orders in suspected PE, PNA, PERICARDITIS, MI?
IV Access
Cardiac monitor
Pulse Ox Q2hrs
BP Monitor
EKG

Consider: ASA
NITRO-if bp tolerates
PE suspected
Do Next? Initial Tests?
CBC, BMP, PT/PTT
ABG
DDimer
CE
CXR
Wells Criteria
Clinical symptoms of DVT (3 points)
Heart rate >100 (1.5 points)
Immobilisation or surgery in previous four weeks (1.5 points)
Previous DVT/PE (1.5 points)
Haemoptysis (1 point)
Malignancy (1 point)

PE likely (score >4)
PE unlikely (score <=4)
DVT
Noted High DDimer/ hypoxia and normal CXR
1- Heparin/(bmp ok? Lovenox)
PTT Q6hrs
Spiral CT
(pending CT transfer to Ward/ICU)
DVT
Inpatient? Monitoring?
CBC Daily
INR Daily
Bed Rest/Reg Diet
Couseling [no smoking, med compliance, side effects]

Heparin PTT 60-80
Warfarin INR 2-3
>50 Fatigue
Differential?
Psychiatric
Malignancy
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Endocrine / Metabolic
AutoImmune Infectious
>50 Fatigue
Initial Order?
CBC, BMP, LFT's, ESR ,TSH

age appropriate screen:
FOBT, Colonoscopy-golytely

High Risk: HIV and PPD
Colon Ca
Initial Mgmt?
Transfer to Ward
Staging: CT Abd, CEA
Preop: CXray, UA, EKG, PT/PTT, Blood type and cross
Consult Onc/Surgery
Couseling - Ca / Smoking /Alcohol
Colon Ca
Staged, Next?
SURGERY
Hemicolectomy
Consider Chemo
NPO
Metro/Cipro ONE time
Manage Pain

Follow Up
Revaluate 12-24hrs Interval
Cancel NPO
Reg Diet with Counseling
Suspected Bipolar/Manic Episode in ER?
Initial Orders?
CBC with Diff
BMP
TSH
UTox

Olanzapine IM Continous
-aggitation/manic episode in bipolar

Transfer to WARD
-psych consult stat
-SUICIDE CONTRACT
Suspected Bipolar
want to start Li, what do you need to order?
Cr/BUN, Ca, TSH, EKG >40
BHCG in women
Bipolar Counseling?
Psychotherapy
Counseling
Medication compliance/SE
Suicide Contract
Regular Exercise
Patient Education
Acute Bacterial Meningitis
Initial Orders?
Pulse Ox Q2
CBC, BMP, CXR, UA, Blood Cx, Urine Q2,
HEAD CT
-INDICATIONS: Papiledema, Focal Neuro Def, Obtundation, Hx CNS Dz, Siezure, Immunocomp

Routine
Head elevation, Bedrest, IV access
Acute Bacterial Meningitis
Treatment?
IV normal saline
IV Ceftriaxone + Vancomycin
[>55/Immun comp Ampicillin]
Dexamethasone
Phenergan
Acetaminophen
Acute Bacterial Meningitis
CT neg for HMG, Next?
Lumbar Puncture
CSF
-cell count
-ptn/glucose
-gram stain
-fungal stain
-bact antigen
-culture/sensitivity
Interval 8-12 hrs
CSF Results,
TAILOR ANTIBIOTICS:
Gram Postive Cocci: Cephalosporin + Vanco
Gram Neg Cocci: Cephalosporin
Gram Pos Bacilli: Ampicillin + Gentamycin
Gram Neg Bacilli: Ceph + Gentamicin

Cocci: Ceph G+ keep Vanco
Bacilli: Gentamycin
Temporal Arteritis Suspected
initial orders?
CBC, BMP, ESR, UA, UCx, CXR, head CT
Temporal Arteritis suspected
HIGH ESR, next?
Biopsy Temporal Artery
Prednisone PO
Aspirin PO
Pantoprazole PO
Calcium PO
Vit D PO

SEND THEM HOME, your not going to do much else. Follow up in 2-4 weeks.
Counsel-Medication
Temporal Arteritis
Follow up?
Biopsy is consistent.
ESR, CBC, DEXA scan

Follow up in 2-4 weeks
Stiffness in shoulder and hips over 6mths. Suspect

Polymialgia Rheumatica
Initial Orders?
CBC, BMP, ESR, CRP, ANA, RF, TSH, CPK, CXR
"routine'

Follow up in 4-7 days
PMR,
results, anemai and elevated ESR.
What next?
Trial of Steroids
Prednisone
Ca
Vit D
Counseling
Medication Compliance

Follow up in 2-4 weeks
PMR
Follow up? symptoms improve?
ESR, CRP, CBC and DEXA scan.


Follow up in 2-4 weeks
Suspected Ovarian Cancer? Ascites with no liver symptoms?
Intial Orders?
CBC, BMP, LFT, US
PELVIC US
Follow up in 1 week.
Ovarian Cancer?
Seen on US what next?
Abd CT
CA 125
CXR
Colonoscopy, Mammogram
PAP
Gyn Consult
Onc Consult
Cancer Counceling
PreOP: EKG, PT/PTT, Blood type n screen
Follow up in 4-7 days
Ovarian Ca
Labs returned?
Ward
NPO,
Cefazolin once
LMWH, Compression stock
TAH-BSO py Laparotomy

Reevaluate 12-24 hrs
Sigmoid Volvus suspected
Initial Orders?
CBC, BMP, UA, Abd Xray
IV Access
NPO
IV Fluids
Sigmoid Volvus on xray
What next?
Gastro Consult
NG tube
IV morphine
Sigmoid Volvus
GI consult complete, what next?
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Rectal Tube
Acute Cholecystitis Suspected
Initial Orders?
CBC, BMP, LFT, Amylase, Lipase, Blood Cx, Abd Xray
Abd US,
IV access
NPO
NG tube if vomiting
IV fluids
Pipercillin- Tazo
Ketorolac IM
Phenergan IV
Acute Cholecycstitis on US
Next
Admit Ward
Bed Rest with Bathroom
Consult Gen Surgery
PT/PTT, type n cross

Advance 8-12 until pt improves and afebrile
Acute Cholecystectomy
Surgical Risk?
Low - Emergent Cholystectomy on this admission

High - DC and refer NON surgical Gallstone therapy - Percutaneous Cholystectomy
Suspected AAA rupture
after Emergency Orders and Focused Physical
Cancel All Medications

IV Fluids
Morphine - Phenergan
CBC, BMP, PT/PTT, Type n Cross, NPO, Bedrest

US ABD stat
Vasc Surgery Consult

Transfer to ICU
AAA rupture seen on US
Next?
CEFAZOLIN once
Unstable SBP<90
-Surgical Intervention without delay
Repair AA stat