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Endoscopic Bleeding Risk - Summary points from ASGE guideline 

Low Risk Procedures 
 - Diagnostic endoscopy
Endoscopic Bleeding ... - EUS with out ... enteroscopy - ERCP ... resection - ERCP ... #Endoscopic #Bleeding
Procedure Risks and Platelet Targets for Transfusion
LOW RISK - Transfuse ≥ 20,000/uL
 • Paracentesis, EGD or
Prophylactic variceal bleeding ... polypectomy, Capsule endoscopy ... balloon enteroscopy, ERCP ... dilation or stent, EUS ... tumor ablation, ERCP
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
precise site of bleeding ... as fistula, Gl bleeding ... instruments in ERCP ... Used to aid in difficult ... #ercp
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
Upper GI Bleeding ... Liberal strategy • ACG ... sens. >12 inc. risk ... NonVariceal #UpperGI #Bleeding ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Endoscopy (ASGE 2015) 

Give Antibiotics: 
 - PEG tube placement (or PEG-J)
Prophylaxis for Endoscopy ... Cirrhosis & GI bleeding ... - EUS-FNA of ... prosthesis - EUS-FNA ... infection and high risk
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk ... any mention of a difficult ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... (<1%): - Endoscopic ... - what is the bleeding