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Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Management Algorithm ... Consult GI ± EGD ... Disease • Variceal Bleeding ... #Algorithm #gastrointestinal ... #gastroenterology
Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Management Algorithm ... Suspected lower GI bleeding ... ) vs Stable Patient ... #Algorithm #gastrointestinal ... #gastroenterology
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
Diagnosis and Management ... may be herald bleed ... seemingly self-limited gastrointestinal ... may undergo EGD ... Sensitivity of EGD
GI Bleed - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for en route: Vitals, categorization, volume of blood loss,
Response Management ... intervention (EGD ... #GIB #Gastrointestinal ... #gastroenterology ... #Management #criticalcare
Additional Modalities for Workup of GI Bleed (Other than EGD + Colonoscopy)

Pill endoscopy
 • Able to
(Other than EGD ... may obscure bleeding ... #GIBleed #management ... #gastroenterology ... #table #imaging
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
END-ORGAN DYSFUNCTION ... due to trauma or gastrointestinal ... bleeding • Nonhemorrhagic ... Types #diagnosis #management ... warm #wet #dry #table
Endoscopy - Management of Bleeding Esophageal Varices 
What to Band?
 - Always find the varix that
Endoscopy - Management ... the varix that bled ... EGD and the Banding ... #gastroenterology ... fellows #endoscopy #egd
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... mucosa Stricture Management ... : • ACHALASIA BALLOON ... patients with achalasia ... #accessories #EGD
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
sphincter to relax EGD ... secondary causes leading ... LES pressure (eg ... #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #gastroenterology