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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 ... Differential #Diagnosis #management ... #Algorithm #gastrointestinal
Management Algorithm for Suspected Upper GI Bleed (UGIB)

- Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong - Strong Medicine https://www.youtube.com/c/EricsMedicalLectures/

#Upper
Management Algorithm ... for Suspected Upper ... GI Bleed (UGIB) ... UGIB #diagnosis #Management ... #Algorithm #gastroenterology
Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Management Algorithm ... Unstable (Rule out upper ... GI bleed) vs Stable ... LGIB #GIBleed #management ... #Algorithm #gastrointestinal
High Attenuation pattern 
1. Chronic eosinophilic pneumonia with peripheral areas of ground glass opacity.
2. Sarcoid end-stage
High Attenuation pattern ... massive fibrosis in upper ... HighAttenuation #Pattern ... #Comparison #Table
High Attenuation pattern (2) 
1. Non specific interstitial pneumonitis (NSIP): ground glass with traction bronchiectasis, no
High Attenuation pattern ... perihilar and in upper ... HighAttenuation #Pattern ... #Comparison #Table
Algorithmic Approach to Severe Hematochezia
 - Hematochezia is due to a lower GI bleed ~85% of
Algorithmic Approach ... delay appropriate management ... replaced by newer algorithms ... #Diagnosis #Management ... Hematochezia #Severe #Algorithm
Hordeolum vs Chalazion

Hordeolum (Stye):
 • Location: Most commonly found at or near an eyelash follicle
 •
eyelashes on the upper ... Clinical #Diagnosis #Management ... Stye #Chalazion #Comparison ... #Table
Suspected catheter-related bloodstream infection - Management Algorithm
 • Temperature 37.8 C   • Rigors
Algorithm • Temperature ... Hemodynamically stable ... • Resistant pathogens ... Hernodynamically stable ... #Algorithm #CRBSI
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
Diagnosis and Management ... intervention, no matter ... may be herald bleed ... Typical "herald bleed ... Management: SURGERY
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
metabolic equivalent able ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Stable patients ... undergoing AAA or upper ... medical and surgical management