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Forrest Classification for Describing Endoscopic Findings in Patients With Bleeding Ulcers and Predicting Risk of Rebleeding

Classification
for Describing Endoscopic ... and Predicting Risk ...  Ia  Spurting bleed ... #Endoscopy #EGD ... #Risk #Rebleeding
Forrest Classification for Peptic Ulcer Bleeding
Rebleeding risks are without endoscopic intervention
1a - Spurting Bleed - 60-100%
Forrest Classification ... Rebleeding risks ... are without endoscopic ... 1a - Spurting Bleed ... Ib - Oozing Bleed
Forrest Classification of Upper GI Bleeding
Acute Hemorrhage
  Ia - Active Spurting, Re-bleeding Risk 60-100%
Forrest Classification ... Risk 60-100% ... Risk 50% Signs ... enrrikke #Forrest #Classification ... UGIB #diagnosis #endoscopy
Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis

Stress ulcerations are common in ICU patients and may lead to hemorrhage if not
Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis ... patients require prophylaxis ... hospitalization) • Pathophysiology ... • Risk Factors ... #criticalcare #pharmacology
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
Treat if other signs ... fluid opsonins Prophylaxis ... Active upper GI bleed ... not) - ↓ rebleeding ... diagnosis #management #prophylaxis