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Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Lower GI Bleed - ... bleeding (LGIB) ... GI bleed) vs Stable ... #Bleed #LGIB #GIBleed ... #gastrointestinal
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 ... #GI #Bleed #UGIB ... #gastrointestinal
Lower GI Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

 • Structural: Diverticulosis, Hemorrhoids, Post-polypectomy, Polyps & malignancy, Anal
Lower GI Bleed - ... MatthewHoMD #Lower #GI ... #Bleed #LGIB #GIBleed ... #gastrointestinal ... #gastroenterology
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
Lower GI Bleeding ... Upper GI Bleed ... Lower GI Bleed ( ... supporting feature: Blood ... #ugib #lgib
GI Bleed - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for en route: Vitals, categorization, volume of blood loss,
GI Bleed - Rapid ... Stabilize: • Bleed ... from above • Bleed ... NatalieRosen_MD #GI ... #Bleed #GIB #Gastrointestinal
Acute Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding
Pre-Endoscopy Management:
 • Hemodynamic resuscitation
 • No routine NG tube
 • Risk
GI Bleeding Pre-Endoscopy ... • Restrictive blood ... • Rescope if bleed ... #Upper #GIBleed ... #UGIB
Occult and Lower Gastronintestinal Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Occult (Stool + Occult blood and/or iron deficiency
Occult and Lower Gastronintestinal ... Bleed - Differential ... GI bleed, Diverticular ... bleed, • Acute ... #LowerGIBleed #Gastronintestinal