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Forrest Classification for Peptic Ulcer Bleeding
Rebleeding risks are without endoscopic intervention
1a - Spurting Bleed - 60-100%
Forrest Classification ... Ib - Oozing Bleed ... IIb - Adherent ... #Forrest #Classification ... gastroenterology #EGD
Forrest Classification for Describing Endoscopic Findings in Patients With Bleeding Ulcers and Predicting Risk of Rebleeding

Classification
Forrest Classification ... Classification ... Clear liquid  Ib ... liquid  IIb  Adherent ... #Endoscopy #EGD
Forrest Classification of Upper GI Bleeding
Acute Hemorrhage
  Ia - Active Spurting, Re-bleeding Risk 60-100%
Forrest Classification ... Risk 60-100% Ib ... 40-50% IIb - Adherent ... GIBleed #UGIB #diagnosis ... gastroenterology #egd
Classification of the stigmata of bleeding ulcers, including prevalence and risks of further bleeding; 

A, clean
Classification of ... the stigmata of bleeding ... flat spot; C, adherent ... #Diagnosis #Gastroenterology ... Prevalence #Stigmata #EGD
Elevated Amylase (Hyperamylasemia)- Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pancreatic causes:
 - Pancreatic cancer
 - Complications pancreatitis: eg pseudocyst
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Algorithm Pancreatic ... pancreatitis: eg ... sulindac - Active IBID ... celiac disease, ulcerative ... #Algorithm
Ulcerative Proctitis
Proctitis:
 • Affects 1/3 patients
 • Predictors of extension:
     - Disease
Ulcerative Proctitis ... Poor adherence to ... #Proctitis #IBD ... #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding ... Infusion = 40mg IV BID ... • Start with EGD ... Summary #Endoscopy #diagnosis ... #management #algorithm