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Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
Lower GI Bleeding ... Upper GI Bleed ... hematochezia if the bleeding ... Lower GI Bleed ( ... #lgib
Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Lower GI Bleed - ... Management Algorithm ... Suspected lower GI bleeding ... #Lower #GI #Bleed ... #management #Algorithm
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Upper GI Bleed - ... Management Algorithm ... Disease • Variceal Bleeding ... #UGIB #GIBleed ... Diagnosis #management #Algorithm
Types of Skull Fractures #Diagnosis #EM #ENT #NSG #Skull #Fracture #Classification #Complications #Algorithm #Ddxof
Types of Skull Fractures ... Diagnosis #EM #ENT ... #NSG #Skull #Fracture ... #Classification ... Complications #Algorithm
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
• Hemorrhagic: bleeding ... , post-partum) bleeding ... RP bleed) • Hypovolemic ... EmmGeezee #Shock #Classification ... differential #causes #classification
Algorithm for the management of patients presenting with acute Lower GI Bleed
High-risk patients
Multiple high-risk clinical features.a
Algorithm for the ... acute Lower GI Bleed ... symptorns of ongoing bleeding ... Lower #GIBleed #LGIB ... #Algorithm #management
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
• Hemorrhagic: bleeding ... , post-partum) bleeding ... RP bleed) • Hypovolemic ... EmmGeezee #Shock #Classification ... differential #causes #classification
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... outcomes Hayat et ... - Refractory Bleeding ... Regarding Variceal Bleed ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
- Catastrophic Bleeding ... for extremity bleeding ... potential pelvic fracture ... Use higher end dosing ... for more severe bleeds