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Endoscopic Bleeding Risk - Summary points from ASGE guideline 

Low Risk Procedures 
 - Diagnostic endoscopy
Endoscopic Bleeding ... forceps biopsy (EGD ... enteroscopy - ERCP ... #Endoscopic #Bleeding ... #EGD #LowRisk #
Procedure Risks and Platelet Targets for Transfusion
LOW RISK - Transfuse ≥ 20,000/uL
 • Paracentesis, EGD or
Paracentesis, EGD ... Prophylactic variceal bleeding ... polypectomy, Capsule endoscopy ... balloon enteroscopy, ERCP ... tumor ablation, 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 ... • Start with EGD ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
COPD, asthma, and ACO ... initially requires an evaluation ... to respiratory risk ... Overlap #FirstLine #Differences ... #Algorithm #Treatment
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Endoscopy (ASGE 2015) 

Give Antibiotics: 
 - PEG tube placement (or PEG-J)
Prophylaxis for Endoscopy ... Cirrhosis & GI bleeding ... infection and high risk ... #Prophylaxis #Endoscopy ... #EGD #Indications
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... (<1%): - Endoscopic ... - what is the bleeding ... #Evaluation #stratification
The 6 C’s of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
PSC is a chronic, cholestatic, immune-mediated disease characterized by
ducts, commonly leading ... are at increased risk ... judicious use of ERCP ... , and end-stage ... clinical trial evaluation