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Differential Diagnosis in Upper and Lower GI Bleed
 
- By Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong 

#Upper #Lower
Differential Diagnosis in Upper ... and Lower GI Bleed ... DrEricStrong #Upper ... #Lower #GIBleed ... Differential #Diagnosis #Table
Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Lower GI Bleed - ... Management Algorithm ... (Rule out upper ... GI bleed) vs Stable ... GIBleed #management #Algorithm
Upper and Lower Causes of GI Bleed
Upper:
 • Esophagus: Tear (Mallory Weiss, Boerhaave syndrome), Variceal, Esophagitis,
Upper and Lower ... Causes of GI Bleed ... Upper: • Esophagus ... #Lower #GIBleed ... diagnosis #Causes #algorithm
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
Distinguishing Upper ... Lower GI Bleeding ... Upper GI Bleed ... US units) • Notable ... Lower GI Bleed (
Upper Versus Lower Motor Neuron Findings

Denervation near the target muscle fibers (lower motor neuron disease) results
Upper Versus Lower ... muscle fibers (lower ... #Upper #Lower #MotorNeuron ... Findings #Diagnosis #Table
Upper lung zone preference is seen in:
- Inhaled particles: pneumoconiosis (silica or coal)
- Smoking related diseases
Upper lung zone ... - Sarcoidosis Lower ... #Differential #Table ... #Distribution #Upper ... #Lower #RadiologyAssistant
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Dysphagia:Oropharyngeal:
- Characterized by difficulty initiating swallowing and accompanied by choking/coughing, nasopharyngeal
Algorithm for the ... muscle (release upper ... esophagus and lower ... Differential #EM #GI ... #Extraluminal #Algorithm
Algorithmic Approach to Severe Hematochezia
 - Hematochezia is due to a lower GI bleed ~85% of
Algorithmic Approach ... Hematochezia is due to a lower ... GI bleed ~85% of ... replaced by newer algorithms ... Hematochezia #Severe #Algorithm
Cutaneous and Systemic Findings in Dermatomyositis
Cutaneous Findings:
 - Heliotrope sign and edema
 - Nail-fold changes
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Scalp erythema and scale ... Gastrointestinal - Dysphagia (upper ... gastroesophageal reflux (lower ... vasculopathy of the GI
CA-Bridge Buprenorphine Hospital Quick Start Algorithm - Management of acute opiate withdrawal 
 - Any prescriber
Hospital Quick Start Algorithm ... If patient is stable ... to start with lower ... peak 1 hr, steady state ... Buprenorphine #Treatment #Algorithm