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Endoscopic Bleeding Risk - Summary points from ASGE guideline 

Low Risk Procedures 
 - Diagnostic endoscopy
Endoscopic Bleeding ... endoscopy with ... Polypectomy - Variceal ... #Endoscopic #Bleeding ... #Management #Guidelines
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
products E - Endoscopy ... Care - Endoscopy ... #Varices #Bleeding ... #Summary #Endoscopy ... #diagnosis #management
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Bleeding - Diagnosis ... Summary PRE-ENDOSCOPY ... Endoscopic variceal ... #Bleeding #Diagnosis ... #endoscopy #varices
Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO)
Clinical:
 • Sudden, painless, monocular loss of vision 
 • "Blood and
Vein Occlusion (CRVO ... exam Management ... : • Ophthalmology ... #Diagnosis #Clinical ... #Fundoscopy #Ophthalmology
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO)
Clinical:
 • Sudden, painless, complete loss of vision 
 • Pale retina
Artery Occlusion (CRAO ... spot on fovea Management ... • Immediate ophthalmology ... #Diagnosis #Clinical ... #Fundoscopy #Ophthalmology
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal ... Upper GI Bleeding ... • Start with EGD ... #Summary #Endoscopy ... #diagnosis #management
Procedure Risks and Platelet Targets for Transfusion
LOW RISK - Transfuse ≥ 20,000/uL
 • Paracentesis, EGD or
Paracentesis, EGD ... , Prophylactic variceal ... bleeding, Small ... polypectomy, Capsule endoscopy ... thresholds #targets #management
Endoscopy - Management of Bleeding Esophageal Varices 
What to Band?
 - Always find the varix that
Endoscopy - Management ... EGD and the Banding ... #Tricks #management ... gastroenterology #fellows #endoscopy ... #egd #banding
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology Endoscopy ... mucosa Stricture Management ... laceration in upper Gl endoscopy ... accessories • CAPSULE ENDOSCOPY ... Gastroenterology #Endoscopy
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
: Testing The diagnosis ... sphincter to relax EGD ... evaluated with CT, endoscopy ... #Achalasia #diagnosis ... #management #treatment