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Upper GI Bleed - Stigmata of recent hemorrhage - Prevalence and Risk of Rebleeding.
The stigmata of
Upper GI Bleed - ... Prevalence and Risk of Rebleeding ... risk of further bleeding ... #Diagnosis #Gastroenterology ... #UpperGI #Rebleeding
Classification of the stigmata of bleeding ulcers, including prevalence and risks of further bleeding; 

A, clean
the stigmata of bleeding ... #Diagnosis #Gastroenterology ... #UpperGI #Rebleeding ... #Gastric #Ulcers ... Prevalence #Stigmata #EGD
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Upper GI Bleed - ... Consult GI ± EGD ... Disease • Variceal Bleeding ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Bleeding risk calculators - HAS-BLED (atrial fibrillation) and IMPROVE (VTE prophylaxis for inpatients)
Important notes:
 • No
Bleeding risk calculators ... - HAS-BLED (atrial ... validated for VTE treatment ... Anticoagulation #Factors #Hematology ... #Diagnosis
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
Lower GI Bleeding ... hematochezia if the bleeding ... - A "positive" gastric ... comparison #versus #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
VIBES Mnemonic - Cirrhosis Management Checklist

V - Volume (Ascites, HRS)
	- Evaluate for Ascites, Edema, Hydrothorax, Hepatorenal
bactrim or FQ B - Bleeding ... PPI, octreotide, EGD ... - Ppx (non-bleeding ... Mnemonic #Management #Diagnosis ... #Hepatology #Gastroenterology
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Findings: • Bleeding ... Findings: • Bleeding ... Thrombocytopenia - bleeding ... Thrombosis - + Bleeding ... transfusion for bleeding
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... - Diagnosis and ... Esophageal #Variceal #Bleeding ... #treatment #endoscopy ... #varices #hepatology
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
precise site of bleeding ... post-polypectomy bleeding ... as fistula, Gl bleeding ... for tamponade of bleeding ... for tamponade of bleeding
Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Post Bariatric Intestinal Failure:
 • Severe protein malnutrition after bariatric surgery
 • More
nutrients • TPN for treatment ... Kidney Stones: • Gastric ... and Hepatology ... Complications #gastric ... #diagnosis #differential