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Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
lower GI bleeding (LGIB ... Hematochezia • Melena ... Known potential LGIB ... #LGIB #GIBleed ... #gastrointestinal
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Suspected: Melena ... Consult GI ± EGD Causes ... #UGIB #GIBleed ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #gastrointestinal
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
Helpful Clues for ... hematemesis and/or melena ... #Upper #Lower #GIBleed ... gastroenterology #ugib ... #lgib
Lower GI Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

 • Structural: Diverticulosis, Hemorrhoids, Post-polypectomy, Polyps & malignancy, Anal
Lower GI Bleed - ... Differential Diagnosis ... #LGIB #GIBleed ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #gastrointestinal
Acute Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding - Management Algorithm - British Society of Gastroenterology

#Lower #GIBleed #LGIB #algorithm #management
Acute Lower Gastrointestinal ... Bleeding - Management ... Gastroenterology #Lower #GIBleed ... #LGIB #algorithm ... #management #gastroenterology
Black and Bloody Stools - Melena and Hematochezia
Melena - Refers to passage of black, tarry (sticky
blood into the gastrointestinal ... result from other causes ... Upper gastrointestinal ... #Diagnosis #Differential ... #Causes #GIBleed
GI Bleed - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for en route: Vitals, categorization, volume of blood loss,
Response Management ... the underlying cause ... #GIB #Gastrointestinal ... gastroenterology #Management ... #criticalcare