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Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Lower GI Bleed - ... Management Algorithm ... Melena + right colon ... GIBleed #management #Algorithm ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Colon Polyp Removal Algorithm - Endoscopy or Surgery Referral
Studies show polyp removal surgeries are performed at
Colon Polyp Removal ... Algorithm - Endoscopy ... for surgery #Colon ... #Polyp #Algorithm ... Referral #management #gastroenterology
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
Bleeding Upper GI Bleed ... Lower GI Bleed ( ... intestines or ascending colon ... versus #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

IUS Pros (+): no radiation, cost-effective, real-time data, well
) in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... good for SB and colon ... Ultrasound #IUS #IBD #Algorithm ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... POCUS #gastroenterology
GI Bleed - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for en route: Vitals, categorization, volume of blood loss,
GI Bleed - Rapid ... Stabilize: • Bleed ... from above • Bleed ... intervention (EGD/Colo ... Gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Femoral Artery pseudoaneurysm on POCUS with Color Doppler

Young patient, groin pain 2 months after embolization for
on POCUS with Color ... embolization for GI bleed ... thorough exam, use color ... pseudoaneurysm #POCUS #Clinical ... Ultrasound #artery #Color
Occult and Lower Gastronintestinal Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Occult (Stool + Occult blood and/or iron deficiency
Gastronintestinal Bleed ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Angiodysplasia (colon ... BRISK Upper GI bleed ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
Colitis - Management Algorithm ... Nissle • VSL#3: ↑ clinical ... delivery to the colon ... 5-ASA brands Algorithm ... Mild #Moderate #Algorithm
Colon Ischemia - Diagnosis Algorithm
Mild disease - Typical symptoms of Cl with none of the associated
Colon Ischemia - ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... colonoscopy or CT #Colon ... Ischemia #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #gastroenterology
Melanosis coli on Colonoscopy
 - Benign finding on colonoscopy
 - Ask about senna (anthranoid) use
propria - Proximal colon ... #Colonoscopy #clinical ... #gastroenterology