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Lower GI Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

 • Structural: Diverticulosis, Hemorrhoids, Post-polypectomy, Polyps & malignancy, Anal
Differential Diagnosis ... , Aortoenteric fistula ... Ischemic colitis, IBO ... #LGIB #GIBleed ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Lower GI Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Structural:
 - Diverticulosis
 - Post-Polypectomy Bleeding
 - Hemorrhoids
 - Polyps
Differential Diagnosis ... - Aortoenteric Fistula ... Ischemic Colitis - IBD ... SCVMCMed #Lower #GIBleed ... #LGIB #Differential
Upper and Lower Causes of GI Bleed
Upper:
 • Esophagus: Tear (Mallory Weiss, Boerhaave syndrome), Variceal, Esophagitis,
Lower Causes of GI Bleed ... : Aortoenteric fistula ... colitis, UC/Chrons (IBD ... #Upper #Lower #GIBleed ... #differential #
Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Massive Hemoptysis: >150-300 mL in 24h
Airway disease: 
 • Bronchitis, Bronchiectasis, Malignancy
Hemoptysis - Differential ... 300 mL in 24h Airway ... Bronchovascular fistula ... Mimics: • GI bleed ... #Hemoptysis #Differential
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
inner diameter (ID ... The ID and OD sizes ... Tracheo-innominate fistula ... tracheostomy causing a fistula ... Emergencies #diagnosis #differential
Post Cardiac Catheterization Complications
Access site complications
 • Hematoma - Pain, swelling, bruising
 • Retroperitoneal bleed -
Retroperitoneal bleed ... with bruit • AV fistula ... wheezing, rash, airway ... Complications #cardiology #differential