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Epistaxis Management
1. Assess ABCs
2. Prepare
3. Anesthetize & Clamp
4. Visualize, Cauterize, Moisturize
5. Pack Bleeding Side
6. Pack Opposite
Epistaxis Management ... Assess ABCs 2. ... Pack Bleeding Side ... Bleed 8. ... #nose #bleed
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Management Algorithm ... Disease • Variceal Bleeding ... UGIB #GIBleed #Differential ... #Diagnosis #management ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Evidence for Treatment of Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding
 • Octreotide (PMID: 11870374) - Endoscopic banding +
Evidence for Treatment ... esophageal variceal bleed ... May help prevent bleeding ... #varices #management ... ebm #evidence #gastroenterology
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
PMN count for RBCs ... Active upper GI bleed ... not) - ↓ rebleeding ... SBP #diagnosis #management ... #prophylaxis #treatment
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
Dysphagia - Differential ... disorder such as achalasia ... disorder → EGD Treatment ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #gastroenterology
ABCs of Endoscopic Perforation Management
A - Air by itself, not an adverse event. Control insufflation, ALWAYS
ABCs of Endoscopic ... Perforation Management ... IR drains) F - Feeding ... - Sepsis #ABCs ... #treatment #gastroenterology
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... mucosa Stricture Management ... : • ACHALASIA BALLOON ... patients with achalasia ... for palliative treatment
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
secondary causes leading ... Treatment: Laparoscopic ... Treatment options ... #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #gastroenterology