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61. Bandemia as a Harbinger of Stercoral Colitis and Impending Perforation. | PSNet
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    November 25, 2020 - An abdominal x-ray confirmed a large amount of stool in the colon with no free air. … Her blood leukocyte count was 11,500 cells/μL with 31% bands. … use in 20% of these patients, but can also be idiopathic in nature. 5 All patients will have a heavy stool … Bands are reported on manual differentiation of a complete blood count. … Had a CT scan been completed, it likely would have demonstrated significant fecaloma and stool burden

62. Comparative Effectiveness of Fecal DNA Testing in Screening for Colorectal Cancer in Average Risk Adults. (pdf file)
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    February 01, 2012 - DNA from stool. … DNA from stool. … Fecal Occult blood test: the importance of proper evaluation. … Accuracy of fecal occult blood test interpretation: National Polyp Study Work Group. … Failure of Health Care Professionals to Interpret Fecal Occult Blood Tests Accurately.

63. Delayed Recognition of a Positive Blood Culture | PSNet
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    August 16, 2023 - As part of the infectious workup performed in the emergency department (ED), blood cultures and stool … The following morning, her stool test returned positive for Clostridium difficile ( C. difficile ), … The positive blood culture was reported to the city's department of public health. … Contaminant blood cultures and resource utilization. … The clinical and prognostic importance of positive blood cultures in adults.

64. Screening for Colorectal Cancer: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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    June 06, 2017 - colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, computed tomography colonography, the guaiac-based fecal occult blood … DNA test; gFOBT, guaiac-based fecal occult blood test; RCT, randomized clinical trial. … ; gFOBT, guaiac-based fecal occult blood test; USPSTF, US Preventive Services Task Force. … Serology Tests The FDA approved a blood test to detect circulating methylated SEPT9 DNA(EpiproColon … test; Colonoscopy every 10 ya 24 22 24 HSgFOBT, high-sensitivity guaiac-based fecal occult blood test

65. 4. Assessment of the Intervention | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    April 01, 2018 - stool test kits to the practice. … It also included a detailed description of how to submit stool tests to the lab for processing and a … Based on the patient focus groups, many patients noted that they liked the ease of the at-home stool … Still, from the patient's perspective, the method of obtaining stool test kits was not ideal. … Perhaps more significantly, the economy affected the ability of HNL to supply stool blood test kits free

66. Archived: Colorectal Cancer: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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    June 15, 2016 - Multiple randomized clinical trials (RCTs) have shown that screening with the guaiac-based fecal occult blood … Serology Tests The FDA approved a blood test to detect circulating methylated SEPT9 DNA (Epi proColon … Multitarget stool DNA testing for colorectal-cancer screening. … DNA test; gFOBT=guaiac-based fecal occult blood test; RCT=randomized clinical trial. … guaiac-based fecal occult blood test.

67. Strongyloides: A Hidden Traveler and Potentially Lethal Missed Diagnosis. | PSNet
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    August 25, 2021 - The Case A man in his 70s with a history of multiple myeloma (a cancer of the bone marrow), high blood … Testing in the United States can be done by examination of stool specimens for larvae. … Therefore, screening using an antibody test from a sample of blood is preferred because of its greater … in the stool. … Screening in the United States should be done with an antibody test on a blood sample.

68. PowerPoint Presentation (ppt file)
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    January 01, 2005 -          Initiate or change antibiotic GIH/ulcer* Interventions - any of the following: ·         Blood … following combinations: ·         SBP < 90 (or MAP < 70) and HCT <25 or Hgb <8 g/dL ·         Change in stool …          Initiate or change antibiotic GIH/ulcer* Interventions - any of the following: ·         Blood …          Initiate or change antibiotic GIH/ulcer* Interventions - any of the following: ·         Blood …          Initiate or change antibiotic GIH/ulcer* Interventions - any of the following: ·         Blood

69. An Easily Forgotten Tube | PSNet
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    June 01, 2016 - On hospital day 14, the patient's hemoglobin dropped by 2 g/dL, and dark red liquid stool was noted in … The heparin infusion was stopped, and the patient was transfused with two units of packed red blood cells … the Flexi-Seal fecal management system (ConvaTec); Bowel Management System (Hollister); and DigniCare Stool … anticoagulation, one wonders whether asking the patient about rectal pain or early signs of heme-positive stool … Fecal management systems, which involve rectal tubes that divert stool to an external collection bag,

70. A.3-1 Patient Focus Group Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    April 01, 2018 - Spanish) 4.b-3 Web Links to CDC Patient Information on CRC Screening 4.b-4 Stool Test Kit Request … Card 4.c-1 Letter to Patient for Responding to Stool Test Kit Requests 4.d-1 Reminder Letter to … 5.a-1 Master Patient Database Elements 5.d-1 Chart Audit Review Form 6.a-1 Feedback Form for Stool … Test Positive 6.a-2 Feedback Form for Stool Test Negative 6.b-1 Feedback Form for CDE A.1-2 Practice … Do you feel there was a need for more colorectal cancer screening choices (beyond stool blood test and

71. Inflicting Confusion | PSNet
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    May 01, 2005 - His white blood cell count was elevated and imaging revealed a small bowel obstruction and ileitis consistent … infliximab therapy should be initiated only after the stool studies were negative for infection. … However, while an order was placed for stool studies, the primary team did not discontinue the infliximab … The next day, an hour into the infliximab infusion, a stool study returned and confirmed CDI. … Volume resuscitation should be performed when indicated, and basic electrolyte and peripheral blood count

72. Translation of a C. difficile Treatment Clinical Pathway Into Machine-Readable Clinical Decision Support Artifacts Prototyped for Electronic Health Record Implementation (pdf file)
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    November 01, 2019 - fever, high white blood cell count, >= 3 documented liquid stools in 24 hours) -- excluded O1: Stop … ' o Contains a list of medications used as stool softeners and laxatives (e.g. docusate, glycerin) … Diff to the Problem List  Nursing order Document stool volume, frequency, and consistency (Bristol … Stool Scale)  Nursing order Isolation precautions  Oral Vancomycin ALLERGY/INTOLERANCE? … Diff to the Problem List  Nursing order Document stool volume, frequency, and consistency (Bristol

73. Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Clostridioides difficile Infections (pdf file)
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    November 01, 2019 - follows as of April 2019: At least three unformed stools within a 24-hour period and either a positive stool … Leukocytosis may be present and on average the serum white blood cell count is approximately 15,000 … The test is performed by adding a prepared stool sample to a monolayer of cultured cells. … receiving a laxative prior to sending C. difficile testing, or laboratory refusal to test formed stool … Only test stool for C. difficile when clinical criteria are met!

74. Transfusion Thresholds in Gastrointestinal Bleeding | PSNet
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    September 06, 2023 - year-old man with severe, refractory Crohn disease was admitted for management of abdominal pain and high stool … Over the course of the night, his blood pressure began to drop. … He continued to pass blood and clots from his ostomy, and his hemoglobin fell. … The presence of blood clots in the stool decreases the likelihood of upper GIB.( 9 ) However, in some … Several hours later, the patient passed even more blood through his ostomy.

75. Part 2: Trends in Priorities of the Heckler Report—Care for Cancer | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    May 01, 2018 - Most Recent Disparity Disparity Change Men and women ages 50-75 who report that they had a blood … stool test in the past year, sigmoidoscopy in the past 5 years and blood stool test in the past 3 years … Effective screening modalities include fecal occult blood testing (FOBT), FOBT with flexible sigmoidoscopy

76. Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Clostridioides difficile Infections (pdf file)
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    November 01, 2019 - follows as of April 2019: At least three unformed stools within a 24-hour period and either a positive stool … Leukocytosis may be present and on average the serum white blood cell count is approximately 15,000 … The test is performed by adding a prepared stool sample to a monolayer of cultured cells. … receiving a laxative prior to sending C. difficile testing, or laboratory refusal to test formed stool … Only test stool for C. difficile when clinical criteria are met!

77. Men: Stay Healthy at 50 (pdf file)
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    March 01, 2014 - Blood pressure checks and tests for high blood cholesterol are examples of screenings. … Several different tests—for example, a stool test or a colonoscopy—can detect this cancer. … Get screened for diabetes (high blood sugar) with a blood test if you have high blood pressure or take … High Blood Cholesterol. Have your blood cholesterol checked regularly with a blood test. … High Blood Pressure. Have your blood pressure checked at least every 2 years.

78. Adverse and Temporary Harm Events in Rehabilitation Hospitals Designated in OIG Report as Clearly Preventable or Likely Preventable by Clinical Category (pdf file)
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    July 01, 2016 - Multiple, severe symptomatic hypoglycemic episodes characterized by a period of unresponsiveness and blood … antipsychotic, and a benzodiazepine • Weakness and imbalance secondary to medication used to lower blood … glucose readings of 38 and 41 • Symptomatic blood glucose characterized by cold and clammy skin and … a blood glucose of 47 Constipation, obstipation, and ileus from medication • Significant constipation … nonallergic or not otherwise specified) Diarrhea secondary to medication • Significant diarrhea secondary to stool

79. Men: Stay Healthy at Any Age (pdf file)
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    March 01, 2014 - Blood pressure checks and tests for high blood cholesterol are examples of screenings. … Several different tests – for example a stool test or a colonoscopy— can detect this cancer. … for high blood pressure. … High Blood Cholesterol. … High Blood Pressure. Have your blood pressure checked at least every 2 years.

80. Men: Stay Healthy at 50 (pdf file)
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    March 01, 2014 - Blood pressure checks and tests for high blood cholesterol are examples of screenings. … Several different tests—for example, a stool test or a colonoscopy—can detect this cancer. … Get screened for diabetes (high blood sugar) with a blood test if you have high blood pressure or take … High Blood Cholesterol. Have your blood cholesterol checked regularly with a blood test. … High Blood Pressure. Have your blood pressure checked at least every 2 years.