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Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Bleeding - Diagnosis ... course Restrictive RBC ... transfusion threshold ... Endoscopic variceal ... weeks after index procedure
Procedure Risks and Platelet Targets for Transfusion
LOW RISK - Transfuse ≥ 20,000/uL
 • Paracentesis, EGD or
Platelet Targets for Transfusion ... , Prophylactic variceal ... bleeding, Small ... enrrikke #Platelet #Transfusion ... #thresholds #targets