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1. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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   January 01, 2015 - The patient reported recent antibiotic use, and a stool sample was positive for Clostridium difficile … Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Guidelines Severe Disease Leukocytosis with a white blood … Serum creatinine level greater than or equal to 1.5 times the premorbid level Serum albumin White blood … 15,000 cells/mm3 Abdominal tenderness Age >65 Leukocytosis with a white blood cell count of 15,000 … 38.5° C Ileus or significant abdominal distention Mental status changes White blood cell count

2. Spotlight (pdf file)
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   January 01, 2022 - Two months ago, he had worsening abdominal pain and was found to have gangrenous cholecystitis and a blood … specimens for larvae, OR serum antibody testing. – However, the sensitivity of a single stool test … in the stool. … .4 – Often, a white cell “differential” count is not automatically performed when a CBC (complete blood … Take-Home Points 28 • Screening in the United States should be done with an antibody test on a blood

3. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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   July 31, 2023 - 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/?L with 31% bands. … use in 20% of these patients, but can also be idiopathic in nature.5 All patients will have a heavy stool … perforation has the usual signs of perforated hollow viscous, including free air, free fluid, and stool … Had a CT scan been completed, it likely would have demonstrated significant fecaloma and stool burden

4. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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   December 14, 2022 - Testing in the United States can be done by examination of stool specimens for larvae. … However, the sensitivity of a single stool test for detecting larvae is only 30%, and even with multiple … 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.

5. Clostridium Difficile Relapse Secondary to Medication Access Issue | PSNet
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   October 01, 2015 - The patient reported recent antibiotic use, and a stool sample was positive for Clostridium difficile … Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Guidelines Severe Disease Leukocytosis with a white blood … creatinine level greater than or equal to 1.5 times the premorbid level Serum albumin White blood … cell count ≥ 15,000 cells/mm 3 Abdominal tenderness Age >65 Leukocytosis with a white blood … vasopressors Fever ≥ 38.5° C Ileus or significant abdominal distention Mental status changes White blood

6. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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   June 01, 2015 - His white blood cell count was elevated and imaging revealed a small bowel obstruction and ileitis consistent … GI recommended sending stool studies, including for Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), and suggested … infliximab therapy should be initiated only after the stool studies were negative for infection. … 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

7. 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 … Frank perforation has the usual signs of perforated hollow viscous, including free air, free fluid, and stool … Had a CT scan been completed, it likely would have demonstrated significant fecaloma and stool burden

8. 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.

9. Inflicting Confusion | PSNet
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   August 04, 2021 - 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

10. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    February 01, 2014 - On hospital day 14, the patient's hemoglobin dropped by 2 g/dL, and dark red liquid stool was noted … The heparin infusion was stopped, and the patient was transfused with two units of packed red blood … 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,

11. Delayed Recognition of a Positive Blood Culture | PSNet
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    January 29, 2020 - Delayed Recognition of a Positive Blood Culture. PSNet [internet]. … Delayed Recognition of a Positive Blood Culture. PSNet [internet]. … 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 ), … Contaminant blood cultures and resource utilization.

12. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    July 01, 2017 - Delayed Recognition of a Positive Blood Culture July 1, 2017 Doernberg S. … Delayed Recognition of a Positive Blood Culture. PSNet [internet]. 2017. … 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), a … Contaminant blood cultures and resource utilization.

13. 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,

14. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    March 01, 2014 - He also received two blood transfusions and two doses of intravenous immunoglobulin in the neonatal … The treatment plan was for regular blood draws to assess the ongoing stability of hemoglobin and bilirubin … recognized that the infant had active Rh hemolytic disease, and he was admitted to the hospital for blood … , fetal bilirubin crosses the placenta and is conjugated by the mother's liver and excreted in her stool … First, maternal blood typing and use of Rho(D) immunoglobulin have made maternal Rh isoimmunization

15. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    September 01, 2017 - Understand recommended blood transfusion thresholds for gastrointestinal bleeding. … 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

16. Transfusion Thresholds in Gastrointestinal Bleeding | PSNet
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    November 26, 2014 - 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.

17. Late Anemia Following Rh Disease in a Newborn | PSNet
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    June 17, 2010 - He also received two blood transfusions and two doses of intravenous immunoglobulin in the neonatal intensive … The treatment plan was for regular blood draws to assess the ongoing stability of hemoglobin and bilirubin … recognized that the infant had active Rh hemolytic disease, and he was admitted to the hospital for blood … Prenatally, fetal bilirubin crosses the placenta and is conjugated by the mother's liver and excreted in her stool … First, maternal blood typing and use of Rho(D) immunoglobulin have made maternal Rh isoimmunization rare

18. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2017 - Costs of management of occupational exposures to blood and body fluids.

19. The Result Stopped Here | PSNet
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    December 01, 2006 - in delivering appropriate treatment.( 13 ) For microbiology, most institutions consider positive blood … applicable >=12.0 mg/dL High value could have higher threshold (eg, >15 mg/dL) White Blood … seconds) or may be specified relative to the normal range (eg, >3 times upper limit of normal) Blood … WebM&M Cases Delayed Recognition of a Positive Blood

20. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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    June 01, 2004 - delays in delivering appropriate treatment.( 13) For microbiology, most institutions consider positive blood … cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=8563258 White Blood Cell Count -9/L >50 x 10-9/L Low … 120 seconds) or may be specified relative to the normal range (eg, >3 times upper limit of normal) Blood