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Procedure Risks and Platelet Targets for Transfusion
LOW RISK - Transfuse ≥ 20,000/uL
 • Paracentesis, EGD or
Paracentesis, EGD ... polypectomy, Capsule endoscopy ... , Transjugular liver ... • Percutaneous liver ... thresholds #targets #management
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
history of Barrett esophagus ... Stricture • Barrett esophagus ... Laryngitis • Asthma • Dental ... Disease #diagnosis #management ... #Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Endoscopy Tools ... laceration in upper Gl endoscopy ... accessories • CAPSULE ENDOSCOPY ... #Endoscopy #Tools ... #accessories #EGD
Clear Cap Tamponade of Bleeding on Endoscopy
Clear Cap Crowd Control : stop active bleeding using tamponade
of Bleeding on Endoscopy ... tight space like esophagus ... Tamponade #Bleeding #Endoscopy ... #clinical #EGD ... #gastroenterology
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
Necrosis Etiology: - Ischemia ... Diagnosis: - EGD ... Treatment: - Treatment ... Necrosis #diagnosis #management ... #gastroenterology
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Endoscopy (ASGE 2015) 

Give Antibiotics: 
 - PEG tube placement (or PEG-J)
Prophylaxis for Endoscopy ... - Patient s/p liver ... #Prophylaxis #Endoscopy ... #EGD #Indications ... #Management
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
sphincter to relax EGD ... evaluated with CT, endoscopy ... , or endoscopic ... Achalasia #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #gastroenterology
Diagnosis and Management of Achalasia - ACG Guidelines

Who to suspect?
 • Patients presenting with progressive dysphagia
Diagnosis and Management ... • Endoscopy to look ... puckering of the EGJ ... Achalasia #Diagnosis #Management ... ACG #Guidelines #gastroenterology