5 results
Lower GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
 • Hematochezia
 • History and Physical
 • LGI Bleeding and
Lower GI Bleeding ... Antiplatelet Therapy • Risk ... #Summary #Endoscopy ... #hematochezia #diagnosis ... #management #algorithm
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
for each of the components ... of the algorithm ... CRP < 20 mg/L #Diagnosis ... #Management #Pediatrics ... #LP #Antibiotics
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT ... 2-5 days) A - Antibiotics ... #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm #VARICEALB
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Key Components: ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... - what is the bleeding ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
Upper GI Bleeding ... sens. >12 inc. risk ... NonVariceal #UpperGI #Bleeding ... #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm