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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 Algorithm ... Upper GI bleed ... ± EGD Causes ... of Upper GI Bleed
What is Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT)
 • Screening for colorectal cancer in average risk population
for GIB/anemia evaluation ... esophagitis, gastritis, IBD ... Denatured from upper ... Does not change management ... Massachusetts GI
Occult and Lower Gastronintestinal Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Occult (Stool + Occult blood and/or iron deficiency
, asymptomatic IBD ... Overt Bleeding ... RULE OUT BRISK Upper ... GI bleed, Diverticular ... #Causes
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... Diagnosis and Management ... unclear source (in case ... of PUD) PERI-ENDOSCOPY ... TIPS • Pre-TIPS evaluation
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
• Common Causes ... diarrhea related to IBD ... total body stores Evaluation ... by approx. lg per ... Deficiency #diagnosis #management
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
in Non-Variceal Upper ... GI Bleeding - Scoping ... Infusion = 40mg IV BID ... Endoscopy #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm