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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
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
ACA Colorectal Cancer ... #Screening #Indications ... #Tests #comparison ... #table #management ... #gastroenterology
Strategies to Improve Quality of Screening and Surveillance Colonoscopy - AGA Guidelines

1. Adequate bowel preparation.
2. Use
Colonoscopy - AGA ... look of the right colon ... including procedure indication ... #Guidelines #management ... #gastroenterology