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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 ... Stabilization Concern for Liver ... GAVE (idiopathic, liver
Clinical diagnosis of Alcoholic Hepatitis (AH)
 • Onset of jaundice within prior 8 weeks
 • Ongoing
Alcoholic Hepatitis (AH ... hepatitis (e.g., severe ... upper gastrointestinal ... bleed, hypotension ... ) or metabolic liver
Alcoholic Hepatitis - Management Algorithm
1. Severity assessed not only by MDF (>32) but also by MELD
Alcoholic Hepatitis - Management ... Algorithm 1. ... day) survival in severe ... AH - can be bridge ... to Liver Transplant
Algorithmic Approach to Severe Hematochezia
 - Hematochezia is due to a lower GI bleed ~85% of
Algorithmic Approach ... to Severe Hematochezia ... delay appropriate management ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hematochezia #Severe
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
if other signs (fever ... TMP-SMX • Active upper ... GI bleed: use IV ... dL and advanced liver ... SBP #diagnosis #management