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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 ... GI Bleed: • Peptic ... #GI #Bleed #UGIB
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 +
Lower GI Bleed - ... Management Algorithm ... Unstable (Rule out upper ... GI bleed) vs Stable ... #management #Algorithm
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   • Trauma
Differential Diagnosis by Classification ... Trauma • GI ... Retroperitoneal bleed ... Anaphylaxis - Spinal cord ... #Table #CriticalCare
Algorithmic Approach to Severe Hematochezia
 - Hematochezia is due to a lower GI bleed ~85% of
GI bleed with rapid ... GI bleed is usually ... GI bleed. ... delay appropriate management ... #Diagnosis #Management
The Minnesota Tube
-Flexible plastic tube with 4 important components
-Gastric Aspiration Port
-Gastric Balloon (400cc)
-Esophageal Balloon (inflated typically
stop bleeding in Upper ... GI bleed due to ... a time as this could ... #Management #MinnesotaTube
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Ext: warm vs. cold ... bleeding out (trauma, GI ... RP bleed) • Hypovolemic ... : GI (vomiting/diarrhea ... #diagnosis #management
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Ext: warm vs. cold ... bleeding out (trauma, GI ... RP bleed) • Hypovolemic ... : GI (vomiting/diarrhea ... #diagnosis #management
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
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
recommended for all • HOLD ... TMP-SMX • Active upper ... GI bleed: use IV ... SBP #diagnosis #management