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Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
Lower GI Bleeding ... (proximal to ligament ... ratio > 30 (using US ... distal to ligament ... comparison #versus #diagnosis
Procedure Risks and Platelet Targets for Transfusion
LOW RISK - Transfuse ≥ 20,000/uL
 • Paracentesis, EGD or
Procedure Risks and Platelet ... Paracentesis, EGD or colonoscopy ... Prophylactic variceal bleeding ... dilation or stent, EUS ... thresholds #targets #management
Acute Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding
Pre-Endoscopy Management:
 • Hemodynamic resuscitation
 • No routine NG tube
 • Risk
Non-Variceal Upper GI ... Bleeding Pre-Endoscopy ... — anti-platelet ... If peptic ulcer bleeding ... gastroenterology #UGIB
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
mucosa Stricture Management ... sections of the GI ... procedures GI Endoscopes ... ENTEROSCOPE - Diagnostic ... - Diagnostic, therapeutic
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Endoscopy (ASGE 2015) 

Give Antibiotics: 
 - PEG tube placement (or PEG-J)
Prophylaxis for Endoscopy ... bleeding - EUS-FNA ... Peritoneal dialysis & colonoscopy ... prosthesis - EUS-FNA ... Gastroenterology #Management