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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 ... Consult GI ± EGD Causes ... : • Peptic Ulcer ... Disease • Variceal Bleeding ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Evidence for Treatment of Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding
 • Octreotide (PMID: 11870374) - Endoscopic banding +
) - Endoscopic banding ... esophageal variceal bleed ... from the ulcer ... caused by endoscopic ... ebm #evidence #gastroenterology
Endoscopy - Management of Bleeding Esophageal Varices 
What to Band?
 - Always find the varix that
the varix that bled ... Deep ulcers form ... banded the one that bled ... because it will lead ... Tricks #management #gastroenterology