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Endoscopic Bleeding Risk - Summary points from ASGE guideline 

Low Risk Procedures 
 - Diagnostic endoscopy
forceps biopsy (EGD ... Dilation (TTS balloon ... - Resections (ESD ... Gastroenterology #EGD
Variceal Screening Algorithm in Cirrhosis

#Variceal #Screening #Algorithm #cirrhosis #hepatology #endoscopy #EGD #management
Variceal Screening Algorithm ... Variceal #Screening #Algorithm ... hepatology #endoscopy #EGD
Eosinophilic esophagitis management algorithm according to available consensus guidelines and expert recommendations. EGD=esophagogastroduodenoscopy; PPI=proton pump inhibitor;
esophagitis management algorithm ... EGD=esophagogastroduodenoscopy ... #Eosinophilia #Algorithm
Esophageal Crohn's Disease Management Algorithm

Assess for Active Symptoms and for Stricturing/Fistulizing Disease
Stricturing DX:
 • Bx r/o
Disease Management Algorithm ... Consider PEG & EEN • EGD ... Fibrin Injection • EGD ... Esophagectomy Algorithm ... Disease #Management #Algorithm
Screening and surveillance of varices in patients with cirrhosis. 

- No for screening need if platelets
Surveillance #Hepatology #EGD ... #PrimaryCare #Algorithm
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Bleed - Management Algorithm ... Consult GI ± EGD ... Diagnosis #management #Algorithm
Procedure Risks and Platelet Targets for Transfusion
LOW RISK - Transfuse ≥ 20,000/uL
 • Paracentesis, EGD or
Paracentesis, EGD ... enteroscopy, Diagnostic balloon ... , ERCP without balloon ... polypectomy, EMR or ESD
Paucis Verbis card: Early goal directed therapy
April 16th, 2010 | ALiEM Cards, Infectious Disease 
By: Michelle
EarlyGoalDirectedTherapy #EGDT ... Rivers #Protocol #Algorithm
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
: • ACHALASIA BALLOON ... • ESOPHAGEAL BALLOON ... • BILIARY BALLOON ... lesions • EUS BALLOON ... #accessories #EGD
Basics of Esophageal Strictures
 - History & Physical
 - When is a barium swallow helpful?
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agents before EGD ... Tools - Savary vs Balloon ... Basics #endoscopy #egd