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Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... acquired/vasoactive meds ... - Refractory Bleeding ... Variceal #Varices #Bleeding ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal ... Upper GI Bleeding ... Liberal strategy • ACG ... NonVariceal #UpperGI #Bleeding ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Helpful Clinical Features in Evaluating Bleeding Disorders
Age of onset
 • Neonate - in 20% of haemophilias,
Drug history, e.g ... anticoagulants • Unusual pattern ... non-accidental injury Pattern ... connective tissue, e.g ... #History #peds
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... Obtain EKG if: ... risk (<1%): - Endoscopic ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... - what is the bleeding