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Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... and Management Summary ... Esophageal #Variceal #Bleeding ... Diagnosis #Management #treatment ... #hepatology
The Gastroenterology Consult Primer
Guide to Calling a GI Consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
consult - I-liner summary ... History - Prior endoscopy ... last meal - Treatment ... GregoryTBrennan #Liver #Consultation
The Liver Consult Primer - Guide to calling a consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
consult - 1-liner summary ... paracentesis - Prior endoscopy ... GregoryTBrennan #Liver #Consultation ... Calling #Referral #Hepatology
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
and Management Summary ... Infection, GI bleeding ... noxious stimuli) TREATMENT ... Initiate empiric treatment ... #hepatology
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Achalasia Summary ... secondary causes leading ... , or endoscopic ... Treatment: Laparoscopic ... Treatment options