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Procedure Risks and Platelet Targets for Transfusion
LOW RISK - Transfuse ≥ 20,000/uL
 • Paracentesis, EGD or
Paracentesis, EGD or colonoscopy ... Prophylactic variceal bleeding ... Push enteroscopy, Diagnostic ... Barrett's ablation, Central ... organ biopsy, Diagnostic
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... - Diagnosis and ... weeks after index procedure ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #treatment #endoscopy
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
for palliative treatment ... placement to provide enteral ... dearer views in EUS procedures ... ENTEROSCOPE - Diagnostic ... - Diagnostic, therapeutic
ABCs of Endoscopic Perforation Management
A - Air by itself, not an adverse event. Control insufflation, ALWAYS
ABCs of Endoscopic ... Control insufflation ... IR drains) F - Feeding ... - Sepsis #ABCs ... perforation #management #treatment
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis ... procedures (eg, ... colonoscopy), induction ... • Treatment of ... adrenoceptors, potentially leading
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
Bacterial Peritonitis DIAGNOSTICS ... Optimize volume control ... not) - ↓ rebleeding ... Peritonitis #SBP #diagnosis ... #prophylaxis #treatment
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
dependent DM ACS ... risk (<1%): - Endoscopic ... procedures - ... - what is the bleeding ... stratification #diagnosis