General Gastroenterology Nutrition
Key Faculty
Karen Szauter, MD
Types of Diseases Seen
- Pancreaticobiliary disorders
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- General nutritional compromise / malnutrition
Types of Treatments Provided
- PEG placement
- Enterala and parenteral nutrition
Unique or New Things that UTMB Does in this Field
How to Make an Appointment
Call 409.772.1502
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The department of internal medicine is developing evidence based clinical protocols which will be available in EPIC (as order sets) for use when admitting patients with these diagnoses. Their AIM is to standardize care and decrease length of stay and readmission rates.
Currently available protocols are:- CAP - Community Acquired Pneumonia Orderset
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis Adult, ICU
- General Medicine Admission
- Immunodeficiency Flow Panel
- MICU/CCU Admission Order Set
- Oral Analgesic Medicaitons
- Parenteral Opioids
- Sepsis, Adult ICU
All protocols can be found in the EPIC order set section.
The department of Internal Medicine has a large role in the Meaningful Use Initiative. Our participation is key for the success of the initiative. Please visit the meaningful use website for important communication and updates from the Meaningful Use Initiative.