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Forrest Classification of Upper GI Bleeding
Acute Hemorrhage
  Ia - Active Spurting, Re-bleeding Risk 60-100%
Forrest Classification ... #Classification ... #Upper #GIBleed ... #UGIB #diagnosis ... #endoscopy #gastroenterology
Forrest Classification for Peptic Ulcer Bleeding
Rebleeding risks are without endoscopic intervention
1a - Spurting Bleed - 60-100%
Forrest Classification ... Bleeding Rebleeding risks ... are without endoscopic ... #Classification ... #Grading #gastroenterology
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
ratio > 30 (using US ... units) • Notable risk ... #Upper #Lower #GIBleed ... comparison #versus #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology