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Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Management Algorithm ... Melena + right colon ... #LGIB #GIBleed ... #management #Algorithm ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
intestines or ascending colon ... #Upper #Lower #GIBleed ... #comparison #versus ... #diagnosis #gastroenterology ... #ugib #lgib
GI Bleed - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for en route: Vitals, categorization, volume of blood loss,
Response Management ... intervention (EGD/Colo ... #GIB #Gastrointestinal ... #gastroenterology ... #Management #criticalcare
Cold Snare Polypectomy
When Should I Use Cold Snare Polypectomy?
 - Cold snare polypectomy should be used
Cold Snare Polypectomy ... When Should I Use Cold ... EMR - In comparison ... #Polypectomy #gastroenterology ... #management #indications
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
recommended for all • HOLD ... risk X Stop if no indication ... Active upper GI bleed ... : use IV CTX ... SBP #diagnosis #management
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
lesions or SSLs • Colon ... #Screening #Indications ... #Tests #comparison ... #table #management ... #gastroenterology
Strategies to Improve Quality of Screening and Surveillance Colonoscopy - AGA Guidelines

1. Adequate bowel preparation.
2. Use
look of the right colon ... Cold snare is used ... including procedure indication ... AGA #Guidelines #management ... #gastroenterology