7 results
Lower GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
 • Hematochezia
 • History and Physical
 • LGI Bleeding and
Lower GI Bleeding ... Physical • LGI Bleeding ... Dual Antiplatelet Therapy ... #Summary #Endoscopy ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... Vasoconstrictor therapy ... Coagulopathy -> Don't reverse ... - Refractory Bleeding ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Paucis Verbis card: Early goal directed therapy
April 16th, 2010 | ALiEM Cards, Infectious Disease 
By: Michelle
goal directed therapy ... Emanuel Rivers ( ... goal directed therapy ... EarlyGoalDirectedTherapy #EGDT #Rivers ... #Protocol #Algorithm
Protocol for Early Goal-Directed Therapy.
#Management #Sepsis #EarlyGoalDirectedTherapy #EGDT #Rivers #Protocol #Algorithm #NEJM
Protocol for Early ... Goal-Directed Therapy ... EarlyGoalDirectedTherapy #EGDT #Rivers ... #Protocol #Algorithm
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal ... Upper GI Bleeding ... Assessment and Therapy ... NonVariceal #UpperGI #Bleeding ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Procedure Risks and Platelet Targets for Transfusion
LOW RISK - Transfuse ≥ 20,000/uL
 • Paracentesis, EGD or
Prophylactic variceal bleeding ... polypectomy, Capsule endoscopy ... , Transjugular liver ... • Percutaneous liver ... , Locoregional therapy
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
secondary causes leading ... evaluated with CT, endoscopy ... , or endoscopic ... the first-line therapy ... of the muscle fibers