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Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Upper GI Bleed - ... Upper GI bleed ... Consult GI ± EGD Causes ... of Upper GI Bleed ... #gastroenterology
Upper and Lower Causes of GI Bleed
Upper:
 • Esophagus: Tear (Mallory Weiss, Boerhaave syndrome), Variceal, Esophagitis,
Causes of GI Bleed ... colitis, UC/Chrons (IBD ... #Lower #GIBleed ... #differential #diagnosis ... #Causes #algorithm
Lower GI Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

 • Structural: Diverticulosis, Hemorrhoids, Post-polypectomy, Polyps & malignancy, Anal
Lower GI Bleed - ... Algorithm • ... Ischemic colitis, IBO ... #Lower #GI #Bleed ... #gastroenterology
Forrest Classification for Peptic Ulcer Bleeding
Rebleeding risks are without endoscopic intervention
1a - Spurting Bleed - 60-100%
1a - Spurting Bleed ... 100% Re-bleeding Ib ... - Oozing Bleed ... Re-bleeding IIc - Flat Spot ... Risks #Grading #gastroenterology
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
Helpful Clues for ... GI Bleed (proximal ... Lower GI Bleed ( ... comparison #versus #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
Forrest Classification of Upper GI Bleeding
Acute Hemorrhage
  Ia - Active Spurting, Re-bleeding Risk 60-100%
Risk 60-100% Ib ... 30% IIc - Flat Spot ... #Upper #GIBleed ... #UGIB #diagnosis ... #endoscopy #gastroenterology
Occult and Lower Gastronintestinal Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Occult (Stool + Occult blood and/or iron deficiency
Gastronintestinal Bleed ... , asymptomatic IBD ... GI bleed, Diverticular ... bleed, • Acute ... #Algorithm #Causes
Algorithmic Approach to Severe Hematochezia
 - Hematochezia is due to a lower GI bleed ~85% of
to a lower GI bleed ... GI bleed with rapid ... GI bleed is usually ... GI bleed. ... angiography #Diagnosis