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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 ... #UGIB #GIBleed ... Differential #Diagnosis #management ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Management Algorithm ... ) vs Stable Patient ... #LGIB #GIBleed ... #management #Algorithm ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Additional Modalities for Workup of GI Bleed (Other than EGD + Colonoscopy)

Pill endoscopy
 • Able to
for Workup of GI Bleed ... (Other than EGD ... #GIBleed #management ... #gastroenterology ... #table #imaging
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Incomplete/relief/treatment ... Nonpharmacologic Treatment ... of bed GERD Treatment ... Disease #diagnosis #management ... #Gastroenterology
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
Diagnosis and Management ... bleeding may undergo EGD ... Sensitivity of EGD ... - If negative, EGD ... Management: SURGERY
Natural history
Aneurysms may progress in size as a result of gradual wall weakening [6], with rupture
occurring at the end ... cm in men [7] (Table ... Table 1: Annual ... Guidelines for the treatment ... 37:1106-1117 #Management
Helicobacter Pylori (H. pylori) Infection - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook
Presentation: Dyspepsia / Peptic Ulcer
Diagnosis and Management ... past infection Management ... Test or repeat EGD ... #Treatment #quadruple ... quadrupletherapy #gastroenterology
Perioperative Management of DOACs
Problem:
 ✖ Each year approximately 250,000 patients on chronic anticoagulation in North America
Perioperative Management ... interruption per treatment ... table ... Perioperative #Management ... #Treatment #pharmacology
GI Bleed - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for en route: Vitals, categorization, volume of blood loss,
GI Bleed - Rapid ... Response Management ... intervention (EGD ... Gastrointestinal #gastroenterology ... #Management #criticalcare
ED Treatment of 
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding 

Hemodynamically unstable 
Resuscitation 
 • ABCs! 
 • Fluids +
ED Treatment of ... Hemodynamically stable ... progestin xl in ED ... Uterine #Bleeding #Management