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Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Management Algorithm ... Suspected lower GI bleeding ... Melena + right colon ... ) vs Stable Patient ... GIBleed #management #Algorithm
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
Lower GI Bleeding ... Upper GI Bleed ... Lower GI Bleed ( ... intestines or ascending colon ... Lower #GIBleed #comparison
Algorithm for Diagnosis of Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding
 • Endoscopy
 • Colonoscopy
 • CT Angiogram
 • Catheter
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... Gastrointestinal Bleeding ... Endoscopy • Colonoscopy ... LouLectures #Algorithm ... #GIBleed #GI #bleed
Additional Modalities for Workup of GI Bleed (Other than EGD + Colonoscopy)

Pill endoscopy
 • Able to
for Workup of GI Bleed ... Other than EGD + Colonoscopy ... non-therapeutic, massive bleed ... may obscure bleeding ... MatthewHoMD #GI #Bleed
Occult and Lower Gastronintestinal Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Occult (Stool + Occult blood and/or iron deficiency
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Angiodysplasia (colon ... • Occult UGI bleeding ... asymptomatic IBD Overt Bleeding ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hematuria - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Gross Hematuria: Red/Dark urine
 • 1ml blood/liter urine can induce color change
urine can induce color ... of Glomerular Bleeding ... Bladder stones/polyps ... Exercise induced bleeding ... Pseudohematuria: • GI bleed
Algorithm for the management of patients presenting with acute Lower GI Bleed
High-risk patients
Multiple high-risk clinical features.a
Algorithm for the ... acute Lower GI Bleed ... for unprepped colonoscopy ... hernodynamically stable ... , no ongoing bleeding
Causes of Early Bleeding in Pregnancy (< 20 Weeks) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Not Bleeding from the
Causes of Early Bleeding ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... : • Cervical polyp ... (implantation bleed ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
visualization: • Colonoscopy ... lesions or SSLs • Colon ... specificity for polyps ... Screening #Tests #comparison ... #table #management
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
visualization: • Colonoscopy ... lesions or SSLs • Colon ... specificity for polyps ... Indications #Tests #comparison ... #table #management