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Basics of Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
 - What is EUS
 - Types of Endoscopes
 - Indications for
Basics of Endoscopic ... - Types of Endoscopes ... Lesions Checklist - GI ... #Endoscopic #Ultrasound ... gastroenterology #endoscopy
Melanosis coli on Colonoscopy
 - Benign finding on colonoscopy
 - Ask about senna (anthranoid) use
Melanosis coli on ... Colonoscopy - ... - Lipofuscin pigment ... , ↑ adenomas #Melanosis ... #coli #Colonoscopy
Chronic Diarrhea - Workup
Osmotic:
 • Consider food diary and trial avoiding certain foods or meds, Consider
intolerance suspected, Colonoscopy ... performed, may show melanosis ... fat/day diet), Endoscopy ... EGD +/- ERCP +/- colonoscopy ... Inflammatory: • Colonoscopy
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
distal end of colonoscope ... sections of the GI ... procedures GI Endoscopes ... #Tools #colonoscopy ... accessories #EGD #colonoscopy
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
Lower GI Bleeding ... Upper GI Bleed ... (proximal to ligament ... ratio > 30 (using US ... distal to ligament
Procedure Risks and Platelet Targets for Transfusion
LOW RISK - Transfuse ≥ 20,000/uL
 • Paracentesis, EGD or
Paracentesis, EGD or colonoscopy ... polypectomy, Capsule endoscopy ... dilation or stent, EUS ... jejunostomy tube, Endoscopic ... Bougie dilation, Endoscopic
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 ... #Prophylaxis #Endoscopy
Additional Modalities for Workup of GI Bleed (Other than EGD + Colonoscopy)

Pill endoscopy
 • Able to
for Workup of GI ... Other than EGD + Colonoscopy ... ) Pill endoscopy ... double-balloon endoscopy ... MatthewHoMD #GI
Algorithm for Diagnosis of Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding
 • Endoscopy
 • Colonoscopy
 • CT Angiogram
 • Catheter
Gastrointestinal Bleeding • Endoscopy ... • Colonoscopy ... Bleeding #GIBleed #GI
The Liver Consult Primer - Guide to calling a consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
MELD - Prior GI ... paracentesis - Prior endoscopy ... up - Liver US