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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 ... of Upper GI Bleed ... #GIBleed #Differential ... #Algorithm #gastrointestinal
Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

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

Occult (Stool + Occult blood and/or iron deficiency
Gastronintestinal ... Bleed - Differential ... RULE OUT BRISK Upper ... GI bleed, Diverticular ... #LowerGIBleed #Gastronintestinal
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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inflammation of the upper ... Affects the skin and gastrointestinal ... neuropathy - GI ... ocular, articular, gastrointestinal ... in extremities, upper
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
inflammation of the upper ... Affects the skin and gastrointestinal ... tract, and often causes ... ocular, articular, gastrointestinal ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology