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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 ... ± EGD Causes ... of Upper GI Bleed ... #GI #Bleed #UGIB
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 ( ... #Lower #GIBleed ... #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
Blood Filled Stomach in Upper GI Bleed on POCUS

With hypotension and an UGIB, it always helps
in Upper GI Bleed ... hypotension and an UGIB ... #gastric #pocus ... #Stomach #UGIBleed ... #clinical #ultrasound
Occult and Lower Gastronintestinal Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Occult (Stool + Occult blood and/or iron deficiency
Bleed - Differential ... Stool + Occult blood ... bowel) • Occult UGI ... GI bleed, Diverticular ... bleed, • Acute
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
resolve rapidly when blood ... patients present with upper ... GIB with hematemesis ... melena - Other GI ... #gastroenterology