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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 Algorithm ... Upper GI bleed ... #GIBleed #Differential ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Management Algorithm ... Melena + right colon ... Unstable (Rule out upper ... GIBleed #management #Algorithm ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
Distinguishing Upper ... Lower GI Bleeding ... Upper 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 ... #IBD #Algorithm ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... POCUS #gastroenterology
Stool / Poop Color - What it may mean
 • Brown: In general, healthy stool is
Stool / Poop Color ... The brown color ... Bleeding in the upper ... #Differential # ... diagnosis #gastroenterology
Functional GI Disorders in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Background:
 • 25-40% of IBD in remission have IBS
in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... remission have IBS ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... IBD #Algorithm # ... gastroenterology
Occult and Lower Gastronintestinal Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Occult (Stool + Occult blood and/or iron deficiency
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Angiodysplasia (colon ... RULE OUT BRISK Upper ... GI bleed, Diverticular ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm