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Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Management Algorithm ... #UGIB #GIBleed ... Differential #Diagnosis #management ... #Algorithm #gastrointestinal ... #gastroenterology
Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Management Algorithm ... #LGIB #GIBleed ... #management #Algorithm ... #gastrointestinal ... #gastroenterology
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
lavage - BUN/Cr ... Lower GI Bleed ( ... #Upper #Lower #GIBleed ... #comparison #versus ... #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Acute Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding - Management Algorithm - British Society of Gastroenterology

#Lower #GIBleed #LGIB #algorithm #management
Acute Lower Gastrointestinal ... Bleeding - Management ... #Lower #GIBleed ... LGIB #algorithm #management ... #gastroenterology
Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
Gastrointestinal ... Non-invasive testing ... change medical management ... Deficiency #Anemia #Gastrointestinal ... workup #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
CAllamneni via Emory Gastroenterology ... Screening #Tests #comparison ... #table #management ... #gastroenterology ... #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
specificity for CRC ... Indications #Tests #comparison ... #table #management ... #gastroenterology ... #CRC #Testing #
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
Diagnosis and Management ... seemingly self-limited gastrointestinal ... Management: SURGERY ... - CMC IM Residency ... Fistula #Diagnosis #Management
Intern Pocket Cards - Daily Rounding and Disposition Checklist
Daily Checklist:
 • FEN/GI:
regadenoson stress testinga ... Enoxaparin subQ if CrCl ... Heparin subQ if CrCl ... [ ] Recent GI bleed ... Disposition #Checklist #management
GI Bleed - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for en route: Vitals, categorization, volume of blood loss,
GI Bleed - Rapid ... Response Management ... #GIB #Gastrointestinal ... #gastroenterology ... #Management #criticalcare