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Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Upper GI Bleed - ... Upper GI bleed ... GI Bleed: • Peptic ... Disease • Variceal Bleeding ... #GI #Bleed #UGIB
Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Lower GI Bleed - ... Suspected lower GI bleeding ... Unstable (Rule out upper ... GI bleed) vs Stable ... #Lower #GI #Bleed
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
Lower GI Bleeding ... Upper GI Bleed ... hematochezia if the bleeding ... Lower GI Bleed ( ... #comparison #versus
The Minnesota Tube
-Flexible plastic tube with 4 important components
-Gastric Aspiration Port
-Gastric Balloon (400cc)
-Esophageal Balloon (inflated typically
-Used to stop bleeding ... in Upper GI bleed ... does not stop bleeding ... #Management #MinnesotaTube ... #UpperGI #GIBleed
Minnesota Tubes for Upper GI Bleeds
Minnesota tubes (MT) are typically placed in intubated patients with life-threatening
Minnesota Tubes for Upper ... GI Bleeds Minnesota ... and esophageal bleeding ... #Tubes #UGIB #Upper ... #GIBleed #management
Beta Blockers - Pharmacology Comparison Table
Metoprolol:
 • Receptors: β1
 • Indications: Rate control of a-fib/a-flutter, Suppression
- Pharmacology Comparison ... prophylaxis, Variceal bleed ... #Pharmacology #Comparison ... #Table #Receptors ... #cardiology
High Attenuation pattern (2) 
1. Non specific interstitial pneumonitis (NSIP): ground glass with traction bronchiectasis, no
perihilar and in upper ... #Clinical #Radiology ... HighAttenuation #Pattern #Comparison ... #Table #RadiologyAssistant
High Attenuation pattern 
1. Chronic eosinophilic pneumonia with peripheral areas of ground glass opacity.
2. Sarcoid end-stage
massive fibrosis in upper ... consolidation #Clinical #Radiology ... HighAttenuation #Pattern #Comparison ... #Table #RadiologyAssistant
Perioperative Management of DOACs
Problem:
 ✖ Each year approximately 250,000 patients on chronic anticoagulation in North America
Perioperative Management ... per treatment table ... and procedural bleeding ... Therapy • Low Bleed-Risk ... postoperative • High Bleed-Risk
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
Diagnosis and Management ... may be herald bleed ... Typical "herald bleed ... patients with massive bleed ... Management: SURGERY