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Endoscopic Bleeding Risk - Summary points from ASGE guideline 

Low Risk Procedures 
 - Diagnostic endoscopy
Risk - Summary ... forceps biopsy (EGD, Colo ... enteroscopy - ERCP ... resection - ERCP ... HighRisk #Diagnosis #Management
Approaching a Difficult Colonoscopy - Scoping Summary
Risk factors for failed C-scope:
 • Incr Age
 • Female
Approaching a Difficult ... Summary Risk factors ... 1) Redundant Colon ... #Endoscopy #diagnosis ... #management #algorithm
Procedure Risks and Platelet Targets for Transfusion
LOW RISK - Transfuse ≥ 20,000/uL
 • Paracentesis, EGD or
Paracentesis, EGD or colonoscopy ... polypectomy, Capsule endoscopy ... balloon enteroscopy, ERCP ... tumor ablation, ERCP ... thresholds #targets #management
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
mucosa Stricture Management ... instruments in ERCP ... Used to aid in difficult ... #Tools #colonoscopy ... #devices #eus #ercp
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Endoscopy (ASGE 2015) 

Give Antibiotics: 
 - PEG tube placement (or PEG-J)
Prophylaxis for Endoscopy ... Peritoneal dialysis & colonoscopy ... infection and high risk ... #Prophylaxis #Endoscopy ... Gastroenterology #Management
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
Ulcerative Colitis - Management ... delivery to the colon ... long-term dosing given risk ... formulations • Difficult ... #Colitis #UC #Management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk ... any mention of a difficult ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... (<1%): - Endoscopic ... medical and surgical management
How to Approach Small Polyps in Colon
Despite their appearance, small colon polyps can pose unique challenges
Small Polyps in Colon ... challenges to endoscopic ... present future risk ... small #polyps #colonoscopy ... #management #gastroenterology