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Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Bleeding - Scoping Summary ... acquired/vasoactive meds ... Hgb>7gm/dL) I - ICU ... #Endoscopy #diagnosis ... #management #algorithm
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist
VITALS: If bad, stop and go see the patient immediately; you
Admitting in the ICU ... has pre-existing heart ... note, discharge summary ... own objective assessment ... Pearls #Checklist #diagnosis
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
Bleeding - Scoping Summary ... communication with ICU ... team Endoscopic Assessment ... #Endoscopy #diagnosis ... #management #algorithm
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
Here’s a quick summary ... radiocapitellar lines), fat pads ... is seen, treat as ... recommendations MH/CCF ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Decompensated Heart ... The assessment of ... #algorithm #management ... #heartfailure #chf ... #criticalcare #icu
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Cardiomyopathy - Summary ... ) • Valvular heart ... May have typical HF ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... teratogenic GDMT meds
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
a) Ischemic heart ... disease b) CHF ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... stratification #diagnosis