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Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
ligation prior to polypectomy ... prevents post-polypectomy ... , EMR, ESD: • POLYPECTOMY ... sections of the GI ... EUS procedures GI
Endoscopic Bleeding Risk - Summary points from ASGE guideline 

Low Risk Procedures 
 - Diagnostic endoscopy
Endoscopic Bleeding ... enteroscopy - ERCP ... Procedures - Polypectomy ... resection - ERCP ... #Endoscopic #Bleeding
Procedure Risks and Platelet Targets for Transfusion
LOW RISK - Transfuse ≥ 20,000/uL
 • Paracentesis, EGD or
Prophylactic variceal bleeding ... , Small polypectomy ... balloon enteroscopy, ERCP ... biopsy, Larger polypectomy ... tumor ablation, ERCP
Upper GI Bleed - Stigmata of recent hemorrhage - Prevalence and Risk of Rebleeding.
The stigmata of
Upper GI Bleed - ... Prevalence and Risk of Rebleeding ... risk of further bleeding ... should receive endoscopic ... Stigmata #EGD #Endoscopy
Lower GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
 • Hematochezia
 • History and Physical
 • LGI Bleeding and
Lower GI Bleeding ... Physical • LGI Bleeding ... Stratification in GI ... Bleeding By ... #Summary #Endoscopy
Forrest Classification of Upper GI Bleeding
Acute Hemorrhage
  Ia - Active Spurting, Re-bleeding Risk 60-100%
Classification of Upper GI ... Bleeding Acute ... Active Spurting, Re-bleeding ... Active Oozing, Re-bleeding ... UGIB #diagnosis #endoscopy
Lower GI Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Structural:
 - Diverticulosis
 - Post-Polypectomy Bleeding
 - Hemorrhoids
 - Polyps
Lower GI Bleed - ... Diverticulosis - Post-Polypectomy ... Bleeding - Hemorrhoids
Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Lower GI Bleed - ... Suspected lower GI ... bleeding (LGIB) ... Angiodysplasia, Polypectomy ... Rule out upper GI
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Endoscopy (ASGE 2015) 

Give Antibiotics: 
 - PEG tube placement (or PEG-J)
Prophylaxis for Endoscopy ... - Cirrhosis & GI ... bleeding - EUS-FNA ... upper or lower GI ... #Prophylaxis #Endoscopy
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal ... Upper GI Bleeding ... Scoping Summary Pre-Endoscopic ... NonVariceal #UpperGI #Bleeding ... #Summary #Endoscopy