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Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Consult GI ± EGD ... Disease • Variceal Bleeding ... #UGIB #GIBleed ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
Lower GI Bleeding ... Upper GI Bleed ... comparison #versus #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology ... #ugib #lgib
Forrest Classification of Upper GI Bleeding
Acute Hemorrhage
  Ia - Active Spurting, Re-bleeding Risk 60-100%
Forrest Classification ... Upper #GIBleed #UGIB ... #diagnosis #endoscopy ... #gastroenterology ... #egd
Lower GI Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Structural:
 - Diverticulosis
 - Post-Polypectomy Bleeding
 - Hemorrhoids
 - Polyps
Lower GI Bleed - ... Differential Diagnosis ... Post-Polypectomy Bleeding ... Lower #GIBleed #LGIB ... #gastroenterology
GI Bleed - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for en route: Vitals, categorization, volume of blood loss,
GI Bleed - Rapid ... assessing ABCs 4) Diagnose ... intervention (EGD ... #GIB #Gastrointestinal ... #gastroenterology