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Forrest Classification for Peptic Ulcer Bleeding
Rebleeding risks are without endoscopic intervention
1a - Spurting Bleed - 60-100%
100% Re-bleeding Ib ... Bleeding #Risks #Grading ... #gastroenterology ... #EGD #clinical
Functional GI Disorders in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Background:
 • 25-40% of IBD in remission have IBS
- IBD Algorithm ... depression • ↑ health resource ... Pathphysiology in IBD ... #Algorithm #gastroenterology ... #management #treatment
Thiopurine De-escalation and IBD - Management Algorithm
IBD Patient on Thiopurine Interested in Discontinuing Thiopurine
Assess Disease Activity:
- Management Algorithm ... IBD Patient on ... Colonoscopy +/- EGD ... #algorithm #management ... #gastroenterology
The 6 C’s of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
PSC is a chronic, cholestatic, immune-mediated disease characterized by
ducts, commonly leading ... have concomitant IBD ... COLITIS - PSC-IBD ... liver disease management ... Cholangitis #diagnosis #management
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
presenting with chest/abd ... at onset • Tearing ... Marfans, EDS ... Shock Treatment - ED ... Dissection #diagnosis #management
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
• IV Midazolam Loading ... Thiopental Sodium Loading ... Pentobarbital Loading ... neurology #pediatrics #peds ... #algorithm
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
• Towards the end ... Management during ... Period • Breast-feeding ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... teratogenic GDMT meds
Low FODMAP Diet
Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols (to Avoid).  
These short-chain carbohydrates and sugar
poorly absorbed, leading ... Bowel Syndrome (IBS ... , celery, snow peas ... Diet #Nutrition #Gastroenterology ... #Management
Los Angeles Classification of Reflux Esophagitis
Accurate endoscopic assessment of reflux esophagitis is vital in making accurate
decisions on patients' management ... Esophagitis #diagnosis #grading ... #gastroenterology ... #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 ... Achalasia #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #gastroenterology