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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 ... Consult GI ± EGD Causes ... GI Bleed: • Peptic ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
regarding the diagnosis ... and hematologic ... hemochromatosis; HIC, hepatic ... #management #hepatology ... #gastroenterology
Embolic Phenomena: Purplish discoloration of skin resulting from embolus to small toe. In this case, the
In this case, the ... #Septic #Embolic ... #Vegetation #Endocarditis ... Janeway #Lesions #Photo ... #UCSDH
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
- Differential Diagnosis ... deficiency • Liver ... • Bacterial endocarditis ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #hematology #rheumatology
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Hepatic Encephalopathy ... Management Summary ... by liver insufficiency ... LizzieAbyMD #Hepatic ... #hepatology
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
DIC • Severe Liver ... Treat primary cause ... #Coagulation #diagnosis ... #causes #treatment ... #management #hematology
Pyogenic liver abscess in children
Common bacterial causes in children:
 • S.aureus
 • Strep spp
 • Enteric
Common bacterial causes ... through: - Hepatic ... artery (e.g., endocarditis ... #differential #diagnosis ... #hepatology
Hepatic Hydrothorax
 • Presents as right sided in 85% of cases
 • Fluid studies:
Hepatic Hydrothorax ... sided in 85% of cases ... may develop • Management ... TIPS, Liver transplant ... #Hydrothorax #diagnosis
Inherited Non-hemolytic Disorders of Hyperbilirubinemia 

== Disorders of Conjugation ==
Gilbert Syndrome:
 • 5-10% of the population
of hemolysis or liver ... and stress may cause ... • Defect in hepatic ... Congenital #bilirubin #hepatology ... #diagnosis #gastroenterology