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Endoscopic Bleeding Risk - Summary points from ASGE guideline 

Low Risk Procedures 
 - Diagnostic endoscopy
Endoscopic Bleeding ... Summary points from ASGE ... Polypectomy - Variceal ... placement (low if ASA ... #Endoscopic #Bleeding
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Bleeding - Scoping ... >120 refer to AGA ... - Refractory Bleeding ... #Varices #Bleeding ... #diagnosis #management
Upper GI Bleed - Stigmata of recent hemorrhage - Prevalence and Risk of Rebleeding.
The stigmata of
Prevalence and Risk of Rebleeding ... risk of further bleeding ... #Diagnosis #Gastroenterology ... #UpperGI #Rebleeding ... Prevalence #Stigmata #EGD
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Esophageal Variceal ... Bleeding - Diagnosis ... ligation - EGD ... Surveillance EGD ... #Bleeding #Diagnosis
Endoscopy - Management of Bleeding Esophageal Varices 
What to Band?
 - Always find the varix that
of Bleeding Esophageal ... anticipate active bleeding ... - If without bleeding ... is not actively bleeding ... @enrrikke #Bleeding
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
Classic triad: Bleeding ... • Gl bleeding ... life-threatening bleeding ... gastrointestinal bleeding ... with acute Gl bleeding
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 ... Push enteroscopy, Diagnostic
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
precise site of bleeding ... post-polypectomy bleeding ... as fistula, Gl bleeding ... for tamponade of bleeding ... for tamponade of bleeding
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 ... NonVariceal #UpperGI #Bleeding ... #diagnosis #management