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Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Melena + right colon ... Polypectomy, Colorectal cancer ... #LGIB #GIBleed ... #gastrointestinal ... #gastroenterology
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Management Algorithm ... Stabilization Concern ... #UGIB #GIBleed ... #Algorithm #gastrointestinal ... #gastroenterology
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
intestines or ascending colon ... #Upper #Lower #GIBleed ... #comparison #versus ... #diagnosis #gastroenterology ... #ugib #lgib
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
for Colorectal Cancer ... #colon #Screening ... #Tests #comparison ... #table #management ... #CRC #Testing
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
#colon #Screening ... Indications #Tests #comparison ... #table #management ... #gastroenterology ... #CRC #Testing #
GI Bleed - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for en route: Vitals, categorization, volume of blood loss,
Response Management ... intervention (EGD/Colo ... #GIB #Gastrointestinal ... #gastroenterology ... #Management #criticalcare
Hamartomatous Polyposis Syndromes - Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome (PJS), Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome (JPS), Cowden Syndrome (CS), Cronkhite-Canada (CC),
Hamartomas + GI Cancer ... Tract - Genetic testing ... Likely risk of CRC ... Syndromes #diagnosis #management ... #gastroenterology