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Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
bleed Suspected: Melena ... Concern for Liver Disease ... • Peptic Ulcer Disease ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ... • Hematemesis/melena ... Gastroesophageal #Reflux #Disease ... diagnosis #management #Gastroenterology
Upper Gastronintestinal Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Acute Hematemesis/Melena
 - Blood in vomitus?/black, tarry stools
 - If
Acute Hematemesis/Melena ... stools - If Melena ... Peptic Ulcer Disease ... #Hematemesis #Melena
The Gastroenterology Consult Primer
Guide to Calling a GI Consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
The Gastroenterology ... - Symptoms: Melena ... Calling #Referral #Gastroenterology
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
hematemesis and/or melena ... Can present with melena ... versus #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Acute Esophageal Necrosis
History: Hematemesis and/or melena (70%), Dysphagia, Epigastric/chest pain, Sepsis
Diagnosis EGD and Biopsy
Differential: Melanosis, Melanoma,
Hematemesis and/or melena ... diagnosis #management #gastroenterology
Crohn's Disease - Perianal Fistula Management Algorithm

#Perianal #Fistula #Management #Algorithm #Crohns #Disease #ibd #gastroenterology
Crohn's Disease ... Algorithm #Crohns #Disease ... #ibd #gastroenterology
Black and Bloody Stools - Melena and Hematochezia
Melena - Refers to passage of black, tarry (sticky
Bloody Stools - Melena ... and Hematochezia Melena ... In infants, melena ... #Melena #Hematochezia
Crohn's Disease - Surgical Options
 - Stricturoplasty
 - Resection
 - Colectomy
 - Proctocolectomy

#Crohns #Disease #Surgical #intervention
Crohn's Disease ... Proctocolectomy #Crohns #Disease ... patientinfo #surgery #gastroenterology
Algorithm for Management of Intestinal Obstruction in Crohn's Disease

#Intestinal #Obstruction #Crohns #Disease #IBD #Algorithm #Management #gastroenterology
Obstruction in Crohn's Disease ... Obstruction #Crohns #Disease ... Algorithm #Management #gastroenterology