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Clostridioides Difficile Colitis (CDI)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

DehydrationHypovolemiaHypotensionUnstable ElectrolytesOptimize HydrationOptimize ElectrolytesSepsisShockFull StomachRSIAspirationRenal DysfunctionContact Precautions

Pathophysiology

Clostridioides difficile is a spore-forming, toxin-producing gram-positive anaerobe that takes over the colon once antibiotics clear the competing flora. Transmission is fecal-oral, and the spores...

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