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Endoscopic Bleeding Risk - Summary points from ASGE guideline 

Low Risk Procedures 
 - Diagnostic endoscopy
Endoscopic Bleeding ... Diagnostic endoscopy ... #Endoscopic #Bleeding ... #Risks #Gastroenterology ... HighRisk #Diagnosis
Procedure Risks and Platelet Targets for Transfusion
LOW RISK - Transfuse ≥ 20,000/uL
 • Paracentesis, EGD or
Procedure Risks ... polypectomy, Capsule endoscopy ... jejunostomy tube, Endoscopic ... Bougie dilation, Endoscopic ... #risk #procedures
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Endoscopy Tools ... laceration in upper Gl endoscopy ... procedures GI Endoscopes ... accessories • CAPSULE ENDOSCOPY ... #Endoscopy #Tools
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Endoscopy (ASGE 2015) 

Give Antibiotics: 
 - PEG tube placement (or PEG-J)
Prophylaxis for Endoscopy ... Cirrhosis & GI bleeding ... infection and high risk ... #Prophylaxis #Endoscopy ... #Management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Any implantable devices ... Change in clinical ... (<1%): - Endoscopic ... procedures - ... Diabetes regimen