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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 - ... GI bleed Suspected ... ± EGD Causes ... of Upper GI Bleed ... #GI #Bleed #UGIB
Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Lower GI Bleed - ... Unstable (Rule out upper ... GI bleed) vs Stable ... #Bleed #LGIB #GIBleed ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
Helpful Clues for ... Upper GI Bleed ... Lower GI Bleed ( ... versus #diagnosis #gastroenterology ... #ugib #lgib
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   • Trauma
Trauma • GI ... Retroperitoneal bleed ... exacerbation (any cause ... Classification #Table ... #CriticalCare
GI Bleed - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for en route: Vitals, categorization, volume of blood loss,
GI Bleed - Rapid ... the underlying cause ... #Bleed #GIB #Gastrointestinal ... #gastroenterology ... #Management #criticalcare
Hematuria - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Gross Hematuria: Red/Dark urine
 • 1ml blood/liter urine can induce color change
Hematuria - Differential ... Diagnostic of GN or vasculitis ... Ureter/Bladder (Upper ... Pseudohematuria: • GI ... bleed • Menstruation
Occult and Lower Gastronintestinal Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Occult (Stool + Occult blood and/or iron deficiency
- Differential ... bowel) • Occult UGI ... RULE OUT BRISK Upper ... GI bleed, Diverticular ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
RP bleed) • Hypovolemic ... : GI (vomiting/diarrhea ... 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 ... : GI (vomiting/diarrhea ... management #Overview #criticalcare ... #differential # ... causes #classification