7 results
Forrest Classification for Peptic Ulcer Bleeding
Rebleeding risks are without endoscopic intervention
1a - Spurting Bleed - 60-100%
Forrest Classification ... are without endoscopic ... IIa - Non-Bleeding ... #Forrest #Classification ... Risks #Grading #gastroenterology
Forrest Classification of Upper GI Bleeding
Acute Hemorrhage
  Ia - Active Spurting, Re-bleeding Risk 60-100%
Forrest Classification ... Aguila @enrrikke #Forrest ... #Classification ... UGIB #diagnosis #endoscopy ... #gastroenterology
Management of Bleeding Gastric Varices

Gastric Varices
Saad-Caldwell Classification
Endoscopic Evaluation and Management
Endovascular Management

By Chuma G. Obineme, MD @TypicallySilent
Management of Bleeding ... Saad-Caldwell Classification ... Endoscopic Evaluation ... #Variceal #Bleeding ... #Management #gastroenterology
Evidence for Treatment of Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding
 • Octreotide (PMID: 11870374) - Endoscopic banding +
Evidence for Treatment ... Acute Esophageal Variceal ... Endoscopic Variceal ... #Bleeding #varices ... ebm #evidence #gastroenterology
ABCs of Endoscopic Perforation Management
A - Air by itself, not an adverse event. Control insufflation, ALWAYS
ABCs of Endoscopic ... IR drains) F - Feeding ... - Sepsis #ABCs ... perforation #management #treatment ... #gastroenterology
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... esophageal varices ... esophageal varices ... for palliative treatment ... Aguila @enrrikke #Gastroenterology
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
WBC x PMN %) • Correct ... PMN count for RBCs ... Any etiology (variceal ... not) - ↓ rebleeding ... #prophylaxis #treatment