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Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Upper GI Bleed - Management ... , hematemesis, coffee-ground ... emesis, BRBPR ... Differential #Diagnosis #management
Coffee Ground Emesis: Appearance of vomitus that occurs with acute upper intestinal bleeding.
Photo Credit: John Rossettie,
Coffee Ground Emesis ... #CoffeeGround #Emesis
Coffee Ground Emesis in the setting of an Upper GI Bleed

#coffeeground #emesis #UGIB #Upper #GIBleed #Clinical
Coffee Ground Emesis ... #coffeeground #emesis
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
airway / remove mask ... , Risk of emesis ... Ventilation #diagnosis #management
When choosing an endotracheal tube for children use the following formulas. For uncuffed tubes, take the
For cuffed tubes ... Peds #Pediatrics #Management
Medications for High-Altitude Sickness 
Acetazolarnide 
 • Carbonic Anydrase Inhibitor Bicarb diuresis & metabolic Acidosis ->
pressure • Anti-emetic ... #Medications #Management
Alternatives to opioids for pain management in the emergency department decreases opioid usage and maintains patient
opioids for pain management ... indication #Management ... Pathways #Table #MSK
Management of Apnea in Procedural Sedation
 • Apnea Definition: The cessation of breathing for more than
Management of Apnea ... Diagnosis, Prevention, Management ... Valdez-Sinon, PhD, MS3 ... Shubham Patel, MS3 ... medshubham #Apnea #Management
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
injury (LCL) • ED Management ... • Nonoperative managernent ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... Orthopedics #Proximal #MSK
Cannot Intubate, Cannot Oxygenate (CICO) Checklist Mnemonic 

C - Call it and communicate it: 
- Communicate
Ask help received ... attempts at face mask ... Railroad a 6.0 cuffed ... Oxygenate #Mnemonic #Management