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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 - ... Upper GI bleed ... ± EGD Causes ... of Upper GI Bleed ... : • Peptic Ulcer
Schematic representation of the major sources of ammonia production and its excretory pathway (GI = gastrointestinal,
excretory pathway (GI ... decompensated liver ... = Non hepatic ... AML - Large GI ... bleed - Significant
Commonly Observed Laboratory Findings in Hepatic / Liver Failure
 - Elevated conjugated and unconjugated bilirubin -
Laboratory Findings in Hepatic ... can indicate a GI ... bleed #LiverFailure ... #Hepatic #Hepatology ... Laboratory #Diagnosis #Testing
Upper Gastronintestinal Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Acute Hematemesis/Melena
 - Blood in vomitus?/black, tarry stools
 - If
Gastronintestinal Bleed ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Peptic Ulcer Disease ... - Stress (ICU Setting ... #Causes
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... elevated, HFE gene testing ... If other causes ... hemochromatosis; HIC, hepatic ... hemochromatosis #algorithm
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
AI, thyroid dz liver ... bleeding out (trauma, GI ... RP bleed) • Hypovolemic ... : GI (vomiting/diarrhea ... #differential #causes
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
AI, thyroid dz liver ... bleeding out (trauma, GI ... RP bleed) • Hypovolemic ... : GI (vomiting/diarrhea ... #differential #causes
Amyloidosis - Summary
Group of disorders associated with extracellular deposition of fibrils formed from low-molecular-weight proteins in
Hepatosplenomegaly & hepatic ... hypoadrenalism • Nausea ... Amyloidosis Diagnostic Testing ... typing Cardiac Testing ... Diagnostic imaging of liver
Weight Loss - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Intake:
 • GI illness (upper and lower)
 • Psychiatric (Depression,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Decreased Intake: • GI ... Psychiatric (Depression, eating ... • Cholestatic Liver ... #Causes