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Management Algorithm for Suspected Lower GI Bleed (LGIB)

- Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong - Strong Medicine https://www.youtube.com/c/EricsMedicalLectures/

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Management Algorithm ... for Suspected Lower ... GI Bleed (LGIB) ... #diagnosis #Management ... #Algorithm #gastroenterology
Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Lower GI Bleed - ... Rule out upper GI bleed ... #GI #Bleed #LGIB ... #GIBleed #management ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
Upper GI Bleed ... Lower GI Bleed ( ... #GIBleed #comparison ... #versus #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
and Management ... may be herald bleed ... Typical "herald bleed ... patients with massive bleed ... extravasation of contrast material
Radiation Injury
Acute Radiation Toxicity primarily affects rapidly dividing cells based on dosage
Hematopoiteic - Pancytopenia, Infection
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Dehydration, GI Bleed ... Hours Cardio/CNS ... radioactive Iodine (power ... Injury #Toxicity #diagnosis ... #management
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
Peritonitis DIAGNOSTICS ... Active upper GI bleed ... : use IV CTX ... Peritonitis #SBP #diagnosis ... #management #prophylaxis