Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, PSYCHIATRY
Treatment Schedule regular visits at short intervals to establish a collaborative relationship with the patient. Limit diagnostic testing and reassure the patient that serious diseases have already been ruled out. Screen for other mental illnesses. CBT and...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
Background Definition: Nephrotic syndrome is defined by the presence of peripheral edema, heavy proteinuria (protein excretion greater than 3.5 g/24 hours), and hypoalbuminemia (less than 3 g/dL). In other words, nephrotic syndrome is the triad of edema, proteinuria,...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds
Background Present in up to 10%–15% of DM patients at the time of diagnosis. It’s present in up to 50% of patients within 10 years of diagnosis. AKA: Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Diagnosis How is the diagnosis made? Treatment 1st-line treatments...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds
-Yearly Ophthalmology Eval.
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds
– Will get a spot urine albumin/creatinine ratio annually. Screening for microalbuminuria with a spot urine albumin/creatinine ratio identifies the early stages of nephropathy. – Will also evaluate GFR and Creatinine annually (because diabetic neuropathy...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
-Clean with either saline or tap water and cover with hydrocolloid foam or another non-adherent dressing that promotes a moist environment. -Don’t clean with povidone/iodine, Dakin’s solution, hydrogen peroxide, wet-to-dry dressings, or any solutions that may...
