ASGE Annual Postgraduate Course: Clinical Challenges and Real-Time Decision Making in GI Endoscopy (Live and Virtual) | May 2023-Urgent vs. Early Endoscopy for Acute Upper GI Bleeding

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The video is a recording of a webinar titled "Urgent Versus Early Endoscopy for Acute Upper GI Bleeding." It is part of the ASGE Global Spotlight series, which aims to provide educational webinars for a global audience. The presenter, Dr. Mostafa Ibrahim, discusses the management and priorities for dealing with acute upper GI bleeding. He emphasizes the importance of resuscitation, risk stratification, and early treatment to improve patient outcomes. Dr. Ibrahim explains that different techniques can be used depending on the cause of bleeding, such as band ligation for variceal bleeding and thermal coagulation or clipping for ulcer bleeding. He also introduces the use of hemostatic powders as a complementary technique to achieve hemostasis. While guidelines recommend early endoscopy within 12 to 24 hours of presentation, Dr. Ibrahim acknowledges that this may not always be feasible due to resource limitations. He highlights the need for a supportive staff, including endoscopy nurses, to ensure successful management of emergency cases. The webinar concludes with a Q&A session where Dr. Ibrahim answers questions from the audience. The ASGE Global Spotlight webinar series provides valuable insights into the management of acute upper GI bleeding for healthcare professionals around the world.

Keywords

Acute Upper GI Bleeding

ASGE Global Spotlight

Dr. Mostafa Ibrahim

Management

Resuscitation

Risk Stratification

Early Treatment

Endoscopy Nurses