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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 - ... GI bleed Suspected ... of Upper GI Bleed ... #GI #Bleed #UGIB ... #GIBleed #Differential
Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Lower GI Bleed - ... Unstable (Rule out upper ... GI bleed) vs Stable ... #Bleed #LGIB #GIBleed ... management #Algorithm #gastrointestinal
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
Helpful Clues for ... Upper GI Bleed ... - A "positive" gastric ... Lower GI Bleed ( ... gastroenterology #ugib
Lower GI Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

 • Structural: Diverticulosis, Hemorrhoids, Post-polypectomy, Polyps & malignancy, Anal
Lower GI Bleed - ... Differential Diagnosis ... #Bleed #LGIB #GIBleed ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #gastrointestinal
Upper Gastronintestinal Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Acute Hematemesis/Melena
 - Blood in vomitus?/black, tarry stools
 - If
Upper Gastronintestinal ... Bleed - Differential ... Disease (55%): - Gastric ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Minnesota Tubes for Upper GI Bleeds
Minnesota tubes (MT) are typically placed in intubated patients with life-threatening
Minnesota Tubes for Upper ... GI Bleeds Minnesota ... is a four-lumen gastric ... Minnesota #Tubes #UGIB ... #Upper #GIBleed
Upper and Lower Causes of GI Bleed
Upper:
 • Esophagus: Tear (Mallory Weiss, Boerhaave syndrome), Variceal, Esophagitis,
Upper and Lower ... Causes of GI Bleed ... #Lower #GIBleed ... #differential # ... diagnosis #Causes
Occult and Lower Gastronintestinal Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Occult (Stool + Occult blood and/or iron deficiency
Bleed - Differential ... bowel) • Occult UGI ... RULE OUT BRISK Upper ... GI bleed, Diverticular ... bleed, • Acute
Blood Filled Stomach in Upper GI Bleed on POCUS

With hypotension and an UGIB, it always helps
Filled Stomach in Upper ... GI Bleed on POCUS ... hypotension and an UGIB ... ultrasound_vcu #Blood #gastric ... pocus #Stomach #UGIBleed
GI Bleed - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for en route: Vitals, categorization, volume of blood loss,
GI Bleed - Rapid ... Stabilize: • Bleed ... from above • Bleed ... the underlying cause ... #Bleed #GIB #Gastrointestinal