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Small Bowel Bleeding - Scoping Summary
 • General Principles of Management
 • Optimal Timing for Capsule
Small Bowel Bleeding ... Endoscopy • Bowel Prep ... #SmallBowel #Bleeding ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
POCUS Algorithm for Chest Pain

Integrating POCUS in crashing chest pain is complex. Know the views that
POCUS Algorithm ... Integrating POCUS ... identify sick pts needing ... #Algorithm #CriticalCare ... #Shock #Crashing
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
PRE-SHOCK - Compensated ... shock. ... diminished tissue perfusion ... Hemorrhagic → leading ... gastrointestinal bleeding
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
PRE-SHOCK - Compensated ... shock. ... diminished tissue perfusion ... Hemorrhagic → leading ... gastrointestinal bleeding
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preop creatinine ... Preop creatinine ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... - what is the bleeding ... select patients #Preop
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
and no apparent focus ... Shock or respiratory ... Shock evidenced ... Severe bleeding: ... nervous system [CNS] bleeding
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Binder) • Use POCUS ... - Hemorrhagic shock ... a late sign of shock ... 15 mg/kg/hr IV infusion ... signs Neurogenic shock
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... 50mcg bolus -> infusion ... acute settings - Pre-endoscopic ... - Refractory Bleeding ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of poor perfusion ... Adequate perfusion ... causing hypovolemia needing ... essentially Cardiogenic Shock ... #differential #algorithm
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 ... erythromycin • Pre ... and endotherapy; Infusion ... diagnosis #management #algorithm