Techniques of Hemostasis for Non-variceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding (DV036)

Type: GI Bleeding

Description:

This CME activity consists of the ASGE video, Techniques of Hemostasis for Nonvariceal Upper Gastointestinal Bleeding (DV036), followed by a post-assessment and evaluation.

This video provides an updated review of currently available hemostatic devices and appropriate techniques for their utilization in the management of non-variceal UGI bleeding using the latest treatment paradigms.

Target Audience:

Practicing gastrointestinal endoscopists, gastroenterologists, gastroenterology fellows and trainees, medical residents, physician assistants and nurses.

Learning Objectives:

As a result of completing this activity, physicians will be able to:

  • Describe the relative advantages and disadvantages of various endoscopic hemostasis tools.
  • Select the appropriate endoscopic tool to treat gastric antral vascular ectasias.
  • Determine the appropriate endoscopic therapy for peptic ulcer bleeding.
  • Identify features of peptic ulcers that determine the appropriate modality for endoscopic therapy.

Video Release Date:  May 1, 2008
Online CME Release Date:  November 30, 2011
Most Recent CME Review Date: January 31, 2017
CME Expiration Date:   January 31, 2020

Expected Time of Activity Completion: 30 Minutes (0.5 CME Credit)

Price: Member: $65 / Non-Member: $105

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