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Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Management Algorithm ... ± EGD Causes ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD ... Differential #Diagnosis #management ... #Algorithm #gastrointestinal
Eosinophilic esophagitis management algorithm according to available consensus guidelines and expert recommendations. EGD=esophagogastroduodenoscopy; PPI=proton pump inhibitor;
Eosinophilic esophagitis management ... algorithm according ... EGD=esophagogastroduodenoscopy ... #GI #EosinophilicEsophagitis ... #Eosinophilia #Algorithm
Variceal Screening Algorithm in Cirrhosis

#Variceal #Screening #Algorithm #cirrhosis #hepatology #endoscopy #EGD #management
Variceal Screening Algorithm ... Variceal #Screening #Algorithm ... hepatology #endoscopy #EGD ... #management
Esophageal Crohn's Disease Management Algorithm

Assess for Active Symptoms and for Stricturing/Fistulizing Disease
Stricturing DX:
 • Bx r/o
Crohn's Disease Management ... Algorithm Assess ... Consider PEG & EEN • EGD ... Fibrin Injection • EGD ... Crohns #Disease #Management
Upper and Lower Causes of GI Bleed
Upper:
 • Esophagus: Tear (Mallory Weiss, Boerhaave syndrome), Variceal, Esophagitis,
Upper and Lower Causes ... of GI Bleed Upper ... • Duodenum: PUD ... differential #diagnosis #Causes ... #algorithm
Acute Esophageal Necrosis
History: Hematemesis and/or melena (70%), Dysphagia, Epigastric/chest pain, Sepsis
Diagnosis EGD and Biopsy
Differential: Melanosis, Melanoma,
Sepsis Diagnosis EGD ... Klebsiella, pneumoniae) Management ... mlVF, PPI gtt, GI ... esophagus #diagnosis #management
Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Lower GI Bleed - ... Management Algorithm ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD ... LGIB #GIBleed #management ... #Algorithm #gastrointestinal
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Diagnosis and Management ... unclear source (in case ... variceal ligation - EGD ... Surveillance EGD ... Bleeding #Diagnosis #Management
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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in SBP > 40 - End-organ ... Hypovolemic: Blood Loss, GI ... #criticalcare #algorithm ... #treatment #management
GI Bleed - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for en route: Vitals, categorization, volume of blood loss,
GI Bleed - Rapid ... Response Management ... intervention (EGD ... the underlying cause ... NatalieRosen_MD #GI