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Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Esophageal Variceal ... - W/in 12 hrs of ... not initiate in acute ... ScopingSundays #Esophageal ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Evidence for Treatment of Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding
 • Octreotide (PMID: 11870374) - Endoscopic banding +
for Treatment of Acute ... Esophageal Variceal ... esophageal variceal ... Endoscopic Variceal ... ebm #evidence #gastroenterology
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
Dysphagia - Differential ... weight loss or acute ... the underlying cause ... #Dysphagia #Differential ... Diagnosis #Management #gastroenterology
Upper Gastronintestinal Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Acute Hematemesis/Melena
 - Blood in vomitus?/black, tarry stools
 - If
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Acute Hematemesis ... 15%): • Gastro-esophageal ... varices Other: ... #Causes
Acute Voice Hoarseness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Constant - Infectious:
 • Viral Laryngitis
 • Fungal Laryngitis (Monilia)
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Iatrogenic - Endoscopy ... Muscle Tension Dysphonia ... #Causes