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Algorithm for Diagnosis of Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding
 • Endoscopy
 • Colonoscopy
 • CT Angiogram
 • Catheter
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... Gastrointestinal Bleeding ... Colonoscopy • CT ... Angiogram • Catheter ... #GIBleed #GI #bleed
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Upper GI Bleed - ... Management Algorithm ... Upper GI bleed ... Disease • Variceal Bleeding ... Diagnosis #management #Algorithm
Evaluation and Management of Gastrointestinal Bleeding #Diagnosis #Management #EM #GI #Bleed #UpperGI #LowerGI #Resuscitation #Differential #Algorithm
Gastrointestinal Bleeding ... Management #EM #GI ... #Bleed #UpperGI ... #Differential #Algorithm
Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Lower GI Bleed - ... Management Algorithm ... bleeding (LGIB) ... bleed) vs Stable ... #management #Algorithm
POCUS Algorithm for Chest Pain

Integrating POCUS in crashing chest pain is complex. Know the views that
POCUS Algorithm ... Integrating POCUS ... identify sick pts needing ... #Algorithm #CriticalCare ... Crashing #Diagnosis #Protocol
Algorithmic Approach to Severe Hematochezia
 - Hematochezia is due to a lower GI bleed ~85% of
Algorithmic Approach ... due to a lower GI ... replaced by newer algorithms ... NG lavage, and CT ... Hematochezia #Severe #Algorithm
Additional Modalities for Workup of GI Bleed (Other than EGD + Colonoscopy)

Pill endoscopy
 • Able to
for Workup of GI ... may obscure bleeding ... Triple-phase CT ... or nephropathy CT ... MatthewHoMD #GI
Occult and Lower Gastronintestinal Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Occult (Stool + Occult blood and/or iron deficiency
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Occult UGI bleeding ... asymptomatic IBD Overt Bleeding ... OUT BRISK Upper GI ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Post-op Hemoperitoneum on POCUS

Post-operatively, u/s can also speed detection of hemoperitoneum. This can expedite return to
Hemoperitoneum on POCUS ... obviate the need for CT ... massive transfusion protocol ... This patient bled ... 30 minutes w/o CT
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
- Catastrophic Bleeding ... for extremity bleeding ... Binder) • Use POCUS ... massive transfusion protocol ... for more severe bleeds