Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... Vasoconstrictor therapy ... acquired/vasoactive meds ... - Refractory Bleeding ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 β€’ Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
Upper GI Bleeding ... Infusion = 40mg IV BID ... armamentarium β€’ Start ... Assessment and Therapy ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 β€’ Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
exclude other causes ... Avoid ARBs β€’ ICD ... deteriorating on medical therapy ... investigative therapy ... teratogenic GDMT meds
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 β†’ start cefepime Β± vancomycin (if
+ ANC < 500 β†’ start ... allopurinol 300 mg BID ... Simultaneous clotting and bleeding ... Treat underlying cause ... (~25 %) during therapy