4 results
Endoscopic Bleeding Risk - Summary points from ASGE guideline 

Low Risk Procedures 
 - Diagnostic endoscopy
Endoscopic Bleeding ... Summary points from ASGE ... forceps biopsy (EGD ... placement (low if ASA ... HighRisk #Diagnosis #Management
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT ... >120 refer to AGA ... - Post-Banding Ulcers ... - Refractory Bleeding
Endoscopy - Management of Bleeding Esophageal Varices 
What to Band?
 - Always find the varix that
Endoscopy - Management ... EGD and the Banding ... Deep ulcers form ... rate of post-band ulcers ... #egd #banding
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Endoscopy (ASGE 2015) 

Give Antibiotics: 
 - PEG tube placement (or PEG-J)
(ASGE 2015) ... Cirrhosis & GI bleeding ... cardiac devices (ICD/pacers ... #EGD #Indications ... Gastroenterology #Management