Tess Shared "GI- Esophagus and Stomach" - 18 Picmonics
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GI- Esophagus and Stomach
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Characteristics
- History of Atopic Disease
- Symptoms
- Dysphagia
- Diagnosis
- Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Eosinophilic Infiltrate
- Unresponsive to GERD Therapy
- Interventions
- Elimination Diet
- Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
- Topical Glucocorticoids
2 mins
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Assessment
- Pathophysiology
- Relaxed Lower Esophageal Sphincter
- Signs and Symptoms
- Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
- Belching
- Nighttime Coughing
- Dysphagia
- Epigastric Pain
- Regurgitation
- Heartburn (Pyrosis)
- Globus
2 mins
Barrett's Esophagus
- Histological findings
- Metaplasia in Lower Esophagus
- Columnar Epithelium
- Associated Pathologies
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Esophagitis
- Esophageal Ulcers
- Increased Risk of Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
1 min
Mallory-Weiss
- Characteristics
- Bleeding From Tears in Mucosa
- Forceful Vomiting
- Alcoholism
- Eating Disorders (Bulimia)
- Painful Hematemesis
- Diagnosis
- Endoscopy
- Management
- Observation
2 mins
Boerhaave Syndrome
- Pathophysiology
- Esophageal Rupture
- Increased Esophageal Pressure while Vomiting
- Lower 1/3 of Esophagus
- Signs and Symptoms
- Chest Pain
- Odynophagia
- Subcutaneous Emphysema
- Management
- Shock
- Surgical Emergency
2 mins
Esophageal Varices
- Pathophysiology
- Cirrhosis
- Portal Hypertension
- Left Gastric Vein and Esophageal Veins
- Clinical Features
- Hematemesis
- Melena
- Hypotension
- Acute Management
- IV Fluids
- Antibiotics
- Octreotide
- Endoscopic Band Ligation or Sclerotherapy
- Balloon Tamponade
- Prophylaxis
- Nonselective Beta Blockers
- Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS)
3 mins
Achalasia
- Pathophysiology
- Failure to Relax Lower Esophageal Sphincter
- Malignancies
- Chagas Disease
- Loss of Auerbach Plexus
- Symptoms
- Dysphagia to Solids & Liquids
- Diagnosis
- Barium Swallow
- Bird's Beak Appearance
- Manometry
- Risk Factors
- Increased Risk Squamous Cell Carcinoma
2 mins
Zenker Diverticulum
- Pathophysiology
- False Diverticulum
- Junction of Pharynx and Esophagus
- Inferior Pharyngeal Constrictor
- Symptoms
- Dysphagia
- Regurgitation of Undigested Food
- Halitosis
- Diagnosis
- Barium Swallow
- Treatment
- Surgical Repair
2 mins
Esophageal Stricture
- Risk Factors
- Caustic Ingestion
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Esophagitis
- Schatzki Rings
- Clinical Features
- Dysphagia
- Weight Loss
- Diagnosis
- Barium Swallow
- Endoscopy
- Management
- Esophageal Dilation
- Proton Pump Inhibitors
3 mins
Acute Gastritis
- Erosive
- Disruption of Mucosal Barrier
- Caused by Stress
- NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)
- Alcohol
- Uremia
- Burns
- Curling's Ulcer
- Brain Injury
- Cushing Ulcer
- Increase H+ Production
1 min
Chronic Gastritis
- Type A
- Type A
- Fundus and Body
- Autoimmune
- Autoantibodies to Parietal Cells
- Pernicious Anemia
- Achlorhydria
- Type B
- Type B
- Most Common Type
- Helicobacter pylori
- Antrum
- Increased Risk of MALT Lymphoma
- Associations
- HIV/AIDS
- Crohn's Disease
3 mins
Peptic Ulcer Disease Assessment
- Mechanism/Cause
- Helicobacter Pylori
- NSAIDs
- Increased Stomach Acid
- Assessment
- Abdominal Pain
- Heartburn (Pyrosis)
- Melena
- Weight Changes
- GI Distress
- Considerations
- Most Commonly in Duodenum
- Duodenal: Pain Relieved by Eating
- Gastric: Pain Caused by Eating
2 mins
Peptic Ulcer Disease Interventions
- Combination Drug Therapy
- Two Antibiotics
- Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
- Decrease Acid Secretion
- Avoid NSAIDs
- Diet and Lifestyle Changes
1 min
Helicobacter pylori Associations
- Gastritis
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Stomach Cancer
50 secs
Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis (HPS) Assessment
- Mechanism
- Hypertrophied Pylorus
- Risk Factor
- Macrolide Use
- Assessment
- 3-6 Weeks of Age
- Projectile Vomiting After Feeding
- No Pain or Discomfort
- Weight Loss
- Dehydration
- Hungry Baby
- Olive Mass
2 mins
Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis (HPS) Interventions
- Treatment
- Pyloromyotomy
- Preoperative Care
- Stabilize Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Nasogastric Tube
- Monitor Feeding
- Postoperative Care
- Start Formula or Breastfeeding Within 24 Hours
- Feedings Every 4-6 hours
- Full Feeding Within 2 days
2 mins
H2 Receptor Blocker
- "-tidine" Suffix
- Indications
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Peptic Ulcer
- Mechanism
- Block Histamine H2 Receptors
- Parietal Cells
52 secs
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
- "-prazole" Suffix
- Indications
- Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
- Gastritis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Mechanism
- Inhibit H+/K+/ATPase
- Side Effects
- Hip fracture
- Pneumonia
2 mins
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