5 results
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 ... Gastric Varices ... Saad-Caldwell ... Classification ... #Variceal #Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Management Algorithm ... Ulcer Disease • Variceal ... Bleeding • Mallory ... Differential #Diagnosis #management ... #Algorithm #gastrointestinal
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
DIAGNOSTICS Paracentesis ... • Active upper GI ... Any etiology (variceal ... not) - ↓ rebleeding ... SBP #diagnosis #management
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Diagnosis and Management ... Precipitants: Infection, GI ... bleeding, Diuretic ... Encephalopathy #Grading ... #Classification
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal ... Upper GI Bleeding ... NonVariceal #UpperGI #Bleeding ... Endoscopy #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm