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Forrest Classification for Peptic Ulcer Bleeding
Rebleeding risks are without endoscopic intervention
1a - Spurting Bleed - 60-100%
1a - Spurting Bleed ... Spot in ulcer crater ... Bleeding #Risks #Grading ... #gastroenterology ... #EGD #clinical
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Management Algorithm ... Consult GI ± EGD ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #management #Algorithm ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Gastroesophageal Reflux ... Summary GERD: Diagnosis ... Testing Ambulatory reflux ... #Disease #diagnosis ... #management #Gastroenterology
GI Bleed - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for en route: Vitals, categorization, volume of blood loss,
Response Management ... assessing ABCs 4) Diagnose ... intervention (EGD ... Gastrointestinal #gastroenterology ... #Management #criticalcare
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
injury (by acid reflux ... promote esophageal reflux ... retrosternal chest pain Diagnosis ... : - EGD showing ... #management #gastroenterology
Los Angeles Classification of Reflux Esophagitis
Accurate endoscopic assessment of reflux esophagitis is vital in making accurate
Classification of Reflux ... decisions on patients' management ... #Esophagitis #diagnosis ... #grading #gastroenterology ... #EGD
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... mucosa Stricture Management ... Used to provide dearer ... Aguila @enrrikke #Gastroenterology ... #accessories #EGD
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
: Testing The diagnosis ... EGD: • Exclude ... #Achalasia #diagnosis ... #management #treatment ... #gastroenterology