ASGE Annual GI Advanced Practice Provider Course (On-Demand) - Clinical Case-Based Learning (Day Two) | April 2023-Questions and Answers: Session 7

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Video Summary

In this video, the speakers discuss various topics related to pancreatitis, IBD, and diagnostic tools. They mention that some diabetes drugs have been associated with acute pancreatitis and that there is a slightly increased risk with certain medications. They recommend stopping the medication if there is suspicion of a connection to pancreatitis. When determining whether a patient with pancreatitis needs outpatient or inpatient treatment, the speakers suggest considering the patient's symptoms, hemodynamic status, ability to tolerate oral fluids, and clinical improvement. They emphasize the importance of keeping patients with pancreatitis hydrated to avoid complications. They also discuss the use of CT enterography and MR enterography in diagnosing IBD, noting that MR enterography may be preferred due to lower radiation exposure, especially in younger patients. The speakers mention using tools such as the Mayo score and Crohn's disease activity index score to determine remission in IBD patients. They caution against relying solely on inflammatory markers like ESR. Lastly, they briefly discuss Imodium use and its potential side effects, and share some recommendations for managing diarrhea in older patients. No credits are mentioned in the transcript.

Keywords

pancreatitis

IBD

diagnostic tools

diabetes drugs

hydration

MR enterography