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*The diagnosis of toxic megacolon is based on the Jalan's criteria, which includes: | |||
*The diagnosis of | *#Fever >101.5°F (38.6°C) | ||
* | *#Heart rate >120 beats/min | ||
* | *#White blood cell count >10.5 (109/L) | ||
* | *#Anemia | ||
* | *#Plus one of the following criteria: | ||
* | *#*Dehydration | ||
** | *#*Mental changes | ||
** | *#*Electrolyte disturbances | ||
** | *#*Hypotension | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
The diagnosis of [disease name] is made when at least [number] of the following [number] diagnostic criteria are met: [criterion 1], [criterion 2], [criterion 3], and [criterion 4].
OR
The diagnosis of [disease name] is based on the [criteria name] criteria, which include [criterion 1], [criterion 2], and [criterion 3].
OR
The diagnosis of [disease name] is based on the [definition name] definition, which includes [criterion 1], [criterion 2], and [criterion 3].
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There are no established criteria for the diagnosis of [disease name].
- The diagnosis of toxic megacolon is based on the Jalan's criteria, which includes:
- Fever >101.5°F (38.6°C)
- Heart rate >120 beats/min
- White blood cell count >10.5 (109/L)
- Anemia
- Plus one of the following criteria:
- Dehydration
- Mental changes
- Electrolyte disturbances
- Hypotension