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Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Esophageal Variceal ... acquired/vasoactive meds ... Endoscopy 101 - Post-Banding ... Controversies Regarding ... ScopingSundays #Esophageal
Evidence for Treatment of Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding
 • Octreotide (PMID: 11870374) - Endoscopic banding +
Treatment of Acute Esophageal ... ) - Endoscopic banding ... role in acute esophageal ... #varices #management ... ebm #evidence #gastroenterology
Endoscopy - Management of Bleeding Esophageal Varices 
What to Band?
 - Always find the varix that
Endoscopy - Management ... of Bleeding Esophageal ... #Esophageal #Varices ... #Tips #Tricks #management ... #gastroenterology
Intern Pocket Cards - Daily Rounding and Disposition Checklist
Daily Checklist:
 • FEN/GI:
review all IV meds ... Contraindications: active bleeding ... Insurance for meds ... summary (include pending ... Disposition #Checklist #management
Checklist for removing PPE, using a tear-away gown here (this type of gown is preferred)
Inside the
away from body, bending ... Doffing #Checklist #Management ... #COVID19 #SARSCoV2
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
diseases that cause esophageal ... Other esophageal ... secondary causes leading ... Achalasia #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #gastroenterology
Low FODMAP Diet Foods 

Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols (to Avoid).  
These short-chain carbohydrates
poorly absorbed, leading ... asparagus, sugar snap peas ... , celery, snow peas ... Diet #Nutrition #Gastroenterology ... #Management #Foods
Checklist for removing PPE, using a gown with fixed neck ties.
Inside the patient room (or ante-room):
1.
away from body, bending ... Doffing #Checklist #Management ... #COVID19 #SARSCoV2