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Forrest Classification for Peptic Ulcer Bleeding
Rebleeding risks are without endoscopic intervention
1a - Spurting Bleed - 60-100%
Forrest Classification ... for Peptic Ulcer Bleeding ... #Forrest #Classification ... Risks #Grading #gastroenterology ... #EGD #clinical
Chicago Classification of Esophageal Motility Disorders
Achalasia
EGJ Outflow Obstruction
Distal Esophageal Spasm
Jackhammer Esophagus
Absent Contractility
Ineffective Motility
Rapid Contraction

#Chicago #Classification #Esophageal
Chicago Classification ... Motility Disorders Achalasia ... EGJ Outflow Obstruction ... Contraction #Chicago #Classification ... Motility #Disorders #gastroenterology
Forrest Classification of Upper GI Bleeding
Acute Hemorrhage
  Ia - Active Spurting, Re-bleeding Risk 60-100%
Forrest Classification ... of Upper GI Bleeding ... enrrikke #Forrest #Classification ... diagnosis #endoscopy #gastroenterology ... #egd
Endoscopic Bleeding Risk - Summary points from ASGE guideline 

Low Risk Procedures 
 - Diagnostic endoscopy
Endoscopic Bleeding ... Endoscopy #Endoscopic #Bleeding ... #Risks #Gastroenterology ... #EGD #LowRisk # ... HighRisk #Diagnosis #Management
Classification of the stigmata of bleeding ulcers, including prevalence and risks of further bleeding; 

A, clean
Classification of ... the stigmata of bleeding ... risks of further bleeding ... #Diagnosis #Gastroenterology ... Prevalence #Stigmata #EGD
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Upper GI Bleed - Management ... Consult GI ± EGD ... Disease • Variceal Bleeding ... Differential #Diagnosis #management ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Achalasia Classification Types - Barium Contrast Esophagram:
1) Spindle type (classic)
2) Flask type 
3) Sigmoid type
Response to
Achalasia Classification ... suggestive of end ... stage achalasia ... #Achalasia #Classification ... Types #radiology #gastroenterology
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
immediate, prior to ED ... arrival MSK ... dislocations (posterior ... Evaluation #Diagnosis #Management
Diagnosis and Management of Achalasia - ACG Guidelines

Who to suspect?
 • Patients presenting with progressive dysphagia
Diagnosis and Management ... puckering of the EGJ ... (HRM) Chicago classification ... #Diagnosis #Management ... ACG #Guidelines #gastroenterology
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
: Neuropraxia (posterior ... injury (LCL) • ED ... Management: Pain ... control • Splint: Posterior ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK