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Evidence for Treatment of Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding
 • Octreotide (PMID: 11870374) - Endoscopic banding +
Evidence for Treatment ... Acute Esophageal Variceal ... from the ulcer caused ... #Bleeding #varices ... ebm #evidence #gastroenterology
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Bleeding - Diagnosis ... unclear source (in case ... #Bleeding #Diagnosis ... #Management #treatment ... #hepatology
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Consult GI ± EGD Causes ... Ulcer Disease • Variceal ... Bleeding • Mallory ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Causes of Small Bowel Bleeding - Differential Diagnosis
Common Causes:
 • Under age 40 years: Inflammatory Bowel
Causes of Small ... Bowel Bleeding - ... purpura, Small bowel varices ... #SmallBowel #Bleeding ... #gastroenterology
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
autoantibodies that will cause ... inflammation, leading ... Puncture, EEG Treatment ... CNS #neurology #rheumatology ... diagnosis #management #treatment
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
blisters, possibly crusts ... Infectious • Varicella ... Bullous systemic lupus ... Vesiculobullous #SkinRash #dermatology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Causes of Diffuse Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Reactive:
 - Systemic Inflammatory
     •
Causes of Diffuse ... • Systemic Lupus ... Leukemia - History of Bleeding ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #Hematology #Oncology
Childhood Immunization Schedule: Why we immunize
 • Diphtheria Toxin -> URT inflammation causes pseudomembrane with hardened
invade URT & via hematologic ... lethargy, poor feeding ... CNS and hematologic ... meningoencephalitis • Varicella-Zoster ... abnormal vaginal bleeding
Preventing Decompensation in Cirrhosis 

cACLD, CSPH, and the Rule of Five
Prevention of Decompensation
Nonselective Beta Blockers (NSBB)
Preventing
Preventing recurrent variceal ... Preventing recurrent bleeding ... Cirrhosis #Prevention #treatment ... #management #hepatology ... #gastroenterology
Transhepatic Intrajugular Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) 
Indications:
 • Ascites / Hepatic Hydrothorax
 • Variceal Bleeding
Cardiopulmonary, Renal, and
Hydrothorax • Variceal ... Bleeding Cardiopulmonary ... Portosystemic #Shunt #Hepatology ... #Gastroenterology