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Urine & Cystitis Therapy - Assya

4/20/2016

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I. Urinalysis
  • Leukocyte Esterase: Lysis of urine granulocytes, due to inflammation
  • WBC: More than 10 WBC/HPF
  • Nitrites: Due to nitrate-reducing bacteria
  • Bacteria: Infection or contamination
  • Squamous Cells: Urethra or external genitalia >3, probably contaminated. 
   
    Most Common Pathogens
  • Ecoli 
  • Staph Saprophyticus
  • Other Gram Negative

II. Spectrum of Disease


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Current Research Projects

4/20/2016

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Study
Summary
Small Bowel Obstruction
​Prospective observational study assessing use of U/S by emergency physicians for SBO diagnosis
Body Habitus
Evaluating effect of body habitus on bedside U/S exams
Pneumonia
​Attempt to discover novel biomarkers of intestinal inflammation or ischemia in lower respiratory infections. 
Frequent Users
Identify reasons patients insured by medicaid frequently use the ER and determind services that are lacking. 
Primary Care Discharge
To determine if scheduling a follow-up appointment using internet-based scheduling software for people who lack primary care doctors influences follow-up rates
Patient Satisfaction
​To determine patient satisfaction
iSonoptic
Improve ophtho complaint management by utilizing tele-consulting and image transfer
Identifying Road Hazards for Cyclists
Identify road characteristics that may increase the risk of being injured while riding a bicycle
Tamsulosin Stone Project
Determine effectiveness of tamsulosin on the proportion of patients passing a kidney stone. 
​Multicenter trial of rivaroxaban for early discharge of PE from the ER
To compare the effects of rivaroxaban to standard for care for treatment of pulmonary embolism in low-risk patients
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Grand Rounds - April 6, 2016

4/6/2016

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  • GU/Renal Board Review
  • Abdominal Ultrasound for Free Air
  • Urinary Retention
  • Contrast Induced Nephropathy
  • Tox: Iron overdose

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Grand Rounds - April 23, 2016

4/6/2016

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  • Dyspnea in Pregnancy
  • M&M
  • LVADs
  • AHA Guidelines Update

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  • Clinical
    • Discharge Macros
    • Procedure Macros
    • Exam Macros
    • Pediatric Macros
    • Antibiogram
    • Follow Up
    • 2023 MDM
    • Heart Pathway
    • Jeromy's Macros
  • Education
    • EM Education
    • Critical Care
    • FOAM
  • Orientation
    • Dept Orientation
    • Cerner
    • Dragon
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    • ICU Bootcamp
  • Private
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    • GWU Contacts & Map