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Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Management Algorithm ... Melena + right colon ... #LGIB #GIBleed ... #management #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
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
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
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
lesions or SSLs • Colon ... #Screening #Indications ... #Tests #comparison ... #table #management ... #gastroenterology