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Procedure Risks and Platelet Targets for Transfusion
LOW RISK - Transfuse ≥ 20,000/uL
 • Paracentesis, EGD or
Procedure Risks ... or colonoscopy, ... Prophylactic variceal bleeding ... Barrett's ablation, Central ... polypectomy, EMR or ESD
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
lesion prior to EMR/ESD ... of colonoscope ... placement to provide enteral ... dearer views in EUS procedures ... #colonoscopy #devices
Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) - Polyp Resection Techniques

Technique:
 • The polyp is then lifted by submucosal
Dissection (ESD ... resection for high-risk ... perforation and bleeding ... due to longer procedure ... time, cost of devices
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Any implantable devices ... dependent DM ACS ... (<1%): - Endoscopic ... procedures - ... - what is the bleeding
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Endoscopy (ASGE 2015) 

Give Antibiotics: 
 - PEG tube placement (or PEG-J)
Cirrhosis & GI bleeding ... Peritoneal dialysis & colonoscopy ... grafts/cardiac devices ... infection and high risk ... #EGD #Indications