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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 ... ± EGD Causes ... of Upper GI Bleed ... #GI #Bleed #UGIB
GI Bleed - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for en route: Vitals, categorization, volume of blood loss,
GI Bleed - Rapid ... Response Management ... the underlying cause ... #Bleed #GIB #Gastrointestinal ... #criticalcare
Occult and Lower Gastronintestinal Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Occult (Stool + Occult blood and/or iron deficiency
Bleed - Differential ... RULE OUT BRISK Upper ... GI bleed, Diverticular ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Hematuria - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Gross Hematuria: Red/Dark urine
 • 1ml blood/liter urine can induce color change
Hematuria - Differential ... Ureter/Bladder (Upper ... Infection (Viral/Bacterial ... Pseudohematuria: • GI ... bleed • Menstruation
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
triad: Bleeding, abdominal ... , and palpable abdominal ... • Should be on differential ... seemingly self-limited gastrointestinal ... extravasation of contrast material
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
Spontaneous Bacterial ... signs (fever, abdominal ... TMP-SMX • Active upper ... GI bleed: use IV ... SBP #diagnosis #management
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
RP bleed) • Hypovolemic ... Classification #diagnosis #management ... #Overview #criticalcare ... #differential # ... causes #classification
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
RP bleed) • Hypovolemic ... Classification #diagnosis #management ... #Overview #criticalcare ... #differential # ... causes #classification
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
inflammation of the upper ... tract, and often causes ... neuropathy - GI ... tract: abdominal ... in extremities, upper
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
mononeuritis multiplex • GI ... tract: Abdominal ... inflammation of the upper ... tract, and often causes ... gut involvement, abdominal