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Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Lower GI Bleed - ... Suspected lower GI ... Melena + right colon ... bleed) vs Stable ... 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 ( ... intestines or ascending colon ... #comparison #versus
GI Bleed - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for en route: Vitals, categorization, volume of blood loss,
GI Bleed - Rapid ... NatalieRosen_MD #GI ... #Bleed #GIB #Gastrointestinal ... #gastroenterology ... #Management #criticalcare
Additional Modalities for Workup of GI Bleed (Other than EGD + Colonoscopy)

Pill endoscopy
 • Able to
for Workup of GI ... MatthewHoMD #GI ... #Bleed #GIBleed ... #management #gastroenterology ... #table #imaging
Hamartomatous Polyposis Syndromes - Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome (PJS), Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome (JPS), Cowden Syndrome (CS), Cronkhite-Canada (CC),
+ Hamartomas + GI ... polyps throughout GI ... testing if FHx, ≥ 2 GI ... Non-inherited I GI ... Sclerosis (TS): - AD, GI