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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 ... of Upper GI Bleed ... #GI #Bleed #UGIB ... #GIBleed #Differential
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 ( ... gastroenterology #ugib ... #lgib
Upper and Lower Causes of GI Bleed
Upper:
 • Esophagus: Tear (Mallory Weiss, Boerhaave syndrome), Variceal, Esophagitis,
Upper and Lower ... Causes of GI Bleed ... #Lower #GIBleed ... #differential # ... diagnosis #Causes
Occult and Lower Gastronintestinal Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Occult (Stool + Occult blood and/or iron deficiency
Gastronintestinal Bleed ... bowel) • Occult UGI ... RULE OUT BRISK Upper ... GI bleed, Diverticular ... bleed, • Acute
Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Massive Hemoptysis: >150-300 mL in 24h
Airway disease: 
 • Bronchitis, Bronchiectasis, Malignancy
Hemoptysis - Differential ... Kaposi's sarcoma • Rheumatologic ... Bevacizumab Mimics: • GI ... bleed: esophageal ... Diagnosis #pulmonary #causes
Hematuria - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Gross Hematuria: Red/Dark urine
 • 1ml blood/liter urine can induce color change
Hematuria - Differential ... Ureter/Bladder (Upper ... Pseudohematuria: • GI ... bleed • Menstruation ... #Hematuria #Differential
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 ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
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 ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology