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Anti-IL6 Agents (Tocilizumab, Siltuximab) in COVID19

IL-6 activates T cells and macrophages, among other cell types (see
Siltuximab) in COVID19 ... correlate with severe COVID ... Common adverse effects ... 22% - Infusion reaction ... #Pharmacology #Management
Management of Adverse Events in Colonoscopy
 - Bleed during an EMR
 - Post Polypectomy Bleed
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Management of Adverse ... Colonoscopy - Bleed ... Post Polypectomy Bleed ... #Colonoscopy #Management ... complications #gastroenterology
Additional Modalities for Workup of GI Bleed (Other than EGD + Colonoscopy)

Pill endoscopy
 • Able to
for Workup of GI Bleed ... sensitivity for detection ... MatthewHoMD #GI #Bleed ... #GIBleed #management ... #gastroenterology
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Treatment: • Weight reduction ... Intolerable medication adverse ... Disease #diagnosis #management ... #Gastroenterology
Hot Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) - Polyp Resection Techniques

Technique:
The polyp is initially lifted by submucosal iniection
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection ... (EMR) - Polyp Resection ... submucosal scarring • Adverse ... #EMR #Polyp #Management ... #gastroenterology
Endoscopic Full-Thickness Resection (EFTR) - Polyp Resection Techniques
Technique:
 • Planned resection margins marked thermally. The full-thickness
Full-Thickness Resection ... (EFTR) - Polyp Resection ... full-thickness resection ... snare • Delayed adverse ... #Management #gastroenterology
Strategies to Improve Quality of Screening and Surveillance Colonoscopy - AGA Guidelines

1. Adequate bowel preparation.
2. Use
Goal adenoma detection ... for endoscopic resection ... patients of potential adverse ... AGA #Guidelines #management ... #gastroenterology