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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 ... #Algorithm #gastrointestinal ... #gastroenterology
Management Algorithm for Suspected Upper GI Bleed (UGIB)

- Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong - Strong Medicine https://www.youtube.com/c/EricsMedicalLectures/

#Upper
Management Algorithm ... for Suspected Upper ... GI Bleed (UGIB) ... UGIB #diagnosis #Management ... #Algorithm #gastroenterology
Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Management Algorithm ... Unstable (Rule out upper ... GI bleed) vs Stable ... LGIB #GIBleed #management ... #gastroenterology
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
for each of the components ... of the algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #LP #Antibiotics ... #Risk #Stratification
Algorithmic Approach to Severe Hematochezia
 - Hematochezia is due to a lower GI bleed ~85% of
Algorithmic Approach ... delay appropriate management ... replaced by newer algorithms ... which involve risk stratification ... #Diagnosis #Management
Acute Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding
Pre-Endoscopy Management:
 • Hemodynamic resuscitation
 • No routine NG tube
 • Risk
Acute Non-Variceal Upper ... NG tube • Risk stratification ... • Rescope if bleed ... #NonVariceal #Upper ... #gastroenterology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Key Components: ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... undergoing AAA or upper ... medical and surgical management ... Risk #Evaluation #stratification