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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 ... ± EGD Causes ... of Upper GI Bleed
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   • Trauma
Shock - Differential ... Trauma • GI ... Retroperitoneal bleed ... a.k.a. neurogenic shock ... exacerbation (any cause
Childhood Immunization Schedule: Why we immunize
 • Diphtheria Toxin -> URT inflammation causes pseudomembrane with hardened
pharyngeal erythema, fever ... pharyngeal erythema, fever ... Sudden onset of fever ... rash; symptoms of shock ... replication within GI
Causes of Acute Onset Fever - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Viral:
 • Rhinovirus
 • Influenza Virus
 • Parainfluenza
Causes of Acute ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Bacteremia Septic Shock ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Upper and Lower Causes of GI Bleed
Upper:
 • Esophagus: Tear (Mallory Weiss, Boerhaave syndrome), Variceal, Esophagitis,
Upper and Lower Causes ... of GI Bleed Upper ... differential #diagnosis #Causes ... #algorithm
Algorithmic Approach to Acute Interstitial Nephritis
When to suspect AIN? (not sensitive)
 • AKI, AKD, rapidly progressive
Algorithmic Approach ... triad (<10%): fever ... sterile pyuria, WBC casts ... /RTE; blend sediment ... Nephritis #AIN #Algorithm
Intern Pocket Cards - Daily Rounding and Disposition Checklist
Daily Checklist:
 • FEN/GI:
Daily Checklist ... : • FEN/GI: ... [ ] Recent GI ... bleed • Code ... compressions okay/never
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview ... 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
Shock Overview ... bleeding out (trauma, GI ... RP bleed) • Hypovolemic ... : GI (vomiting/diarrhea ... #differential #causes
Causes of Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypernatremia - Excess free water loss, Serum Sodium >145 mmol/L
High
Causes of Hypernatremia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... access to water GI ... ICU patients • Fever ... #Causes