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Endoscopic Bleeding Risk - Summary points from ASGE guideline 

Low Risk Procedures 
 - Diagnostic endoscopy
Endoscopic Bleeding ... ) - Capsule endoscopy ... Polypectomy - Variceal ... #Endoscopic #Bleeding ... HighRisk #Diagnosis #Management
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
>120 refer to AGA ... products E - Endoscopy ... Care - Endoscopy ... #Varices #Bleeding ... #Summary #Endoscopy
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
and Management ... Summary PRE-ENDOSCOPY ... of PUD) PERI-ENDOSCOPY ... Endoscopic variceal ... #endoscopy #varices
Endoscopy - Management of Bleeding Esophageal Varices 
What to Band?
 - Always find the varix that
Endoscopy - Management ... EGD and the Banding ... and are good at ... gastroenterology #fellows #endoscopy ... #egd #banding
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal ... Upper GI Bleeding ... • Start with EGD ... #Summary #Endoscopy ... #diagnosis #management
Procedure Risks and Platelet Targets for Transfusion
LOW RISK - Transfuse ≥ 20,000/uL
 • Paracentesis, EGD or
Paracentesis, EGD ... , Prophylactic variceal ... bleeding, Small ... polypectomy, Capsule endoscopy ... thresholds #targets #management
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
Management Summary ... matter how long ago ... • Primary AEF: arises ... compression of AAA ... may undergo EGD
Acute Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding
Pre-Endoscopy Management:
 • Hemodynamic resuscitation
 • No routine NG tube
 • Risk
Acute Non-Variceal ... Pre-Endoscopy Management ... • 'Early endoscopy ... 24 hours Post-Endoscopy ... embolization if endoscopy
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology Endoscopy ... laceration in upper Gl endoscopy ... accessories • CAPSULE ENDOSCOPY ... Gastroenterology #Endoscopy ... #accessories #EGD
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Endoscopy (ASGE 2015) 

Give Antibiotics: 
 - PEG tube placement (or PEG-J)
Prophylaxis for Endoscopy ... Cirrhosis & GI bleeding ... #Prophylaxis #Endoscopy ... #EGD #Indications ... Gastroenterology #Management