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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 ... Consult GI ± EGD ... Disease • Variceal Bleeding ... Differential #Diagnosis #management ... #Algorithm #gastrointestinal
Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis

Stress ulcerations are common in ICU patients and may lead to hemorrhage if not
Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis ... Pathophysiology • Risk ... Presentation • Management ... #criticalcare # ... pharmacology #management
Weaning from the Ventilator - Algorithm
Setting up for extubation success
 • Decrease demand — correct metabolic
the Ventilator - Algorithm ... Optimize Nutrition — feeding ... Weaning #Ventilator #Algorithm ... #Extubation #CriticalCare ... #Management
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT ... Individualize ; intubation ... Regarding Variceal Bleed ... #algorithm #VARICEALB
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
drug-assisted intubation ... Use higher end dosing ... for more severe bleeds ... consider seizure prophylaxis ... Survey #CABCDE #management
Intern Pocket Cards - Daily Rounding and Disposition Checklist
Daily Checklist:
 • FEN/GI:
daily) • DVT prophylaxis ... Contraindications: active bleeding ... • Stress ulcer prophylaxis ... [ ] Recent GI bleed ... Disposition #Checklist #management
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
• Hemorrhagic: bleeding ... , post-partum) bleeding ... RP bleed) • Hypovolemic ... Classification #diagnosis #management ... #Overview #criticalcare
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
• Hemorrhagic: bleeding ... , post-partum) bleeding ... RP bleed) • Hypovolemic ... Classification #diagnosis #management ... #Overview #criticalcare
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
fluid opsonins Prophylaxis ... Active upper GI bleed ... not) - ↓ rebleeding ... SBP #diagnosis #management ... #prophylaxis #treatment
Algorithm for the management of patients presenting with acute Lower GI Bleed
High-risk patients
Multiple high-risk clinical features.a
Algorithm for the ... acute Lower GI Bleed ... symptorns of ongoing bleeding ... stable, no ongoing bleeding ... GIBleed #LGIB #Algorithm