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Endoscopic Bleeding Risk - Summary points from ASGE guideline 

Low Risk Procedures 
 - Diagnostic endoscopy
Endoscopic Bleeding ... guideline Low Risk Procedures ... #Endoscopic #Bleeding ... #Risks #Gastroenterology ... HighRisk #Diagnosis #Management
Endoscopic Therapy in Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding

 • Risk Stratification
 • Red Blood Cell Transfusion
 • Pre-Endoscopic
Endoscopic Therapy ... Gastrointestinal Bleeding ... Medical Management ... Gastrointestinal #Bleeding ... #management #gastroenterology
Procedure Risks and Platelet Targets for Transfusion
LOW RISK - Transfuse ≥ 20,000/uL
 • Paracentesis, EGD or
Prophylactic variceal bleeding ... polypectomy, Capsule endoscopy ... jejunostomy tube, Endoscopic ... Bougie dilation, Endoscopic ... thresholds #targets #management
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) Basics
 - EGD Timing
 - EGD Complications
 - Review of Gastric Anatomy
 - EGD
Accessories - Pre-Procedure ... #EGD #Basics #gastroenterology ... #endoscopy #managmenet
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... Diagnosis and Management ... weeks after index procedure ... Esophageal #Variceal #Bleeding ... #Diagnosis #Management
Evidence for Treatment of Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding
 • Octreotide (PMID: 11870374) - Endoscopic banding +
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... PMID: 11870374) - Endoscopic ... =0.53 • Endoscopic ... #varices #management ... ebm #evidence #gastroenterology
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Complications and Prevention
 • Cardiopulmonary events
 • Buried bumper
 • Bleeding
 •
Percutaneous Endoscopic ... Buried bumper • Bleeding ... #Percutaneous #Endoscopic ... Complications #Management ... #gastroenterology
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... precise site of bleeding ... mucosa Stricture Management ... dearer views in EUS procedures ... Aguila @enrrikke #Gastroenterology
Anticoagulant and Antiplatelet Management in Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Anticoagulant Management:
 • Vitamin K Antagonists (VKA)
 • Direct
and Antiplatelet Management ... Gastrointestinal Bleeding ... Gastrointestinal #Bleeding ... #gastroenterology ... #endoscopy #Guidelines
Endoscopy - Management of Bleeding Esophageal Varices 
What to Band?
 - Always find the varix that
Endoscopy - Management ... and the Banding Procedure ... #Tips #Tricks #management ... #gastroenterology ... #fellows #endoscopy