9 results
VIBES Mnemonic - Cirrhosis Management Checklist

V - Volume (Ascites, HRS)
	- Evaluate for Ascites, Edema, Hydrothorax, Hepatorenal
B - Bleeding (Variceal ... gastric varices ... , EGD -> variceal ... (non-bleeding varices ... #Gastroenterology
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Esophageal Variceal ... PERI-ENDOSCOPY Endoscopic variceal ... #Variceal #Bleeding ... treatment #endoscopy #varices ... #hepatology
Evidence for Treatment of Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding
 • Octreotide (PMID: 11870374) - Endoscopic banding +
Variceal Bleeding ... variceal bleed ... • Endoscopic Variceal ... Endoscopic Variceal ... #Bleeding #varices
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 Causes ... Ulcer Disease • Variceal ... Diagnosis #management #Algorithm ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Upper Gastronintestinal Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Acute Hematemesis/Melena
 - Blood in vomitus?/black, tarry stools
 - If
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... 15%): • Gastro-esophageal ... varices Other: ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
Causes of Anemia in Cirrhosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework
LOW RETIC INDEX - ↓ PRODUCTION
 • Vitamin
Causes of Anemia ... • Blood Loss: Variceal ... bleed, esophageal ... syndrome, Spur cell anemia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Hepatology
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
ascites (SAAG>I.I), esophageal ... varices, hypersplenism ... Post-Hepatic: • Cardiac causes ... Differential #Diagnosis #causes ... #hepatology
Commonly Observed Laboratory Findings in Hepatic / Liver Failure
 - Elevated conjugated and unconjugated bilirubin -
deficiency - Anemia ... leads to chronic anemia ... blood loss from esophageal ... varices - Elevated ... LiverFailure #Hepatic #Hepatology
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... varices and anorectal ... varices (3 ports ... varices (4 ports ... energy or heat to cause