4 results
Forrest Classification for Peptic Ulcer Bleeding
Rebleeding risks are without endoscopic intervention
1a - Spurting Bleed - 60-100%
Rebleeding risks ... Ib - Oozing Bleed ... #Risks #Grading ... #gastroenterology ... #EGD #clinical
Endoscopy - Management of Bleeding Esophageal Varices 
What to Band?
 - Always find the varix that
banded if the lower ... EGD and the Banding ... varix upon scoping ... variceal #Tips #Tricks ... #management #gastroenterology
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
Non-Variceal Upper GI ... Bleeding - Scoping ... Summary Pre-Endoscopic ... GBS, high sens. ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Achalasia Summary ... and incomplete lower ... sphincter to relax EGD ... secondary causes leading ... management #treatment #gastroenterology