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Approach to Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

1. Definition: T.bili elevation + >20% conjugated
2. Obtain RUQ
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Obtain RUQ US to ... MRCP, ERCP, liver ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Endoscopic Bleeding Risk - Summary points from ASGE guideline 

Low Risk Procedures 
 - Diagnostic endoscopy
endoscopy - EUS ... enteroscopy - ERCP ... resection - ERCP
Chronic Pancreatitis

Definition: A pathologic fibroinflammatory syndrome of the pancreas in individuals with genetic, environmental, and/or other
• 2nd line: EUS ... secretin-enhanced MRCP ... cross-sectional imaging or EUS ... diagnosis with EUS-guided ... sensitivity) Clinical
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
and bile duct EUS ... Accessories: • EUS ... suspicious lesions • EUS ... dearer views in EUS ... colonoscopy #devices #eus
Acute Pancreatitis - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Epigastric abdominal pain (90%, characteristically
HyperCa2+ • Other: ERCP ... ) • Imaging: US ... early; late to assess ... Gallstones: Urgent ERCP ... cholangitis, consider ERCP
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Endoscopy (ASGE 2015) 

Give Antibiotics: 
 - PEG tube placement (or PEG-J)
bleeding - EUS-FNA ... without cholangitis: ERCP ... transplant getting ERCP ... prosthesis - EUS-FNA ... without cholangitis: ERCP
Mastoiditis: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Acute or Chronic Otitis Media -> 
Stage 1: Hyperemeia of the mastoid
Pathogenesis and clinical ... of fluid &/or pus ... accumulation of pus ... Subperiosteal abscess ... tip -> Bezold abscess
Procedure Risks and Platelet Targets for Transfusion
LOW RISK - Transfuse ≥ 20,000/uL
 • Paracentesis, EGD or
balloon enteroscopy, ERCP ... dilation or stent, EUS ... tumor ablation, ERCP
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm ... investigations depending on clinical ... Anti-ds-DNA, C3/C4, ENA ... pressure • TTP / HUS ... #AKI #Workup #Algorithm
Difficult Airway Algorithm

1. Assess the likelihood and clinical impact of basic management problems: 
 • Difficulty
Difficult Airway Algorithm ... Assess the likelihood ... and clinical impact ... surgical airway access ... Difficult #airway #algorithm