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Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Management Algorithm ... bleeding (LGIB) ... Melena + right colon ... bleed) vs Stable ... GIBleed #management #Algorithm
Warfarin Tablet Colors - Strengths Mnemonic

Did you know that the tablets are color-coded? Here’s a mnemonic
Warfarin Tablet ... the tablets are color-coded ... the 9 different tablet ... will not be the case ... #Warfarin #Tablet
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Upper GI Bleed - ... Management Algorithm ... ± EGD Causes ... Disease • Variceal Bleeding ... Diagnosis #management #Algorithm
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
Helpful Clues for ... Lower GI Bleeding ... Upper GI Bleed ... hematochezia if the bleeding ... intestines or ascending colon
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
Causes of Hyponatremia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... hypovolemia • Bleeding ... • GI losses ... #Causes
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
Causes of Hyponatremia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... hypovolemia • Bleeding ... • GI losses ... #Causes
Tranexamic Acid - Indications and Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics:
 • MOA: Inhibits plasminogen activation to plasmin & inhibits fibrinolysis
: Urine Common Uses ... TBI, Hemoptysis, GI ... Bleeding Side Effects ... rapid injection; Nausea ... events; Impaired color
Hematuria - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Gross Hematuria: Red/Dark urine
 • 1ml blood/liter urine can induce color change
urine can induce color ... of Glomerular Bleeding ... and SMA - Can cause ... Exercise induced bleeding ... Pseudohematuria: • GI
Chronic Vision Loss by Anatomic Location - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cornea:
 • Keratoconus
 • Stromal Scaring
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... defects, decrease in color ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Ophthalmology
Occult and Lower Gastronintestinal Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Occult (Stool + Occult blood and/or iron deficiency
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Angiodysplasia (colon ... • Occult UGI bleeding ... OUT BRISK Upper GI ... #Causes