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Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
Lower GI Bleeding ... hematochezia if the bleeding ... features: - A "positive
Endoscopy - Management of Bleeding Esophageal Varices 
What to Band?
 - Always find the varix that
Management of Bleeding ... anticipate active bleeding ... - If without bleeding ... scope in the same position ... don't hesitate, position
Longterm Venous Thromboembolism Treatment Algorithm
Treat for 3 months and reassess
 • Isolated distal DVT (without cancer)
PE - High Bleeding ... D-dimer or APA was positive ... - Not High Bleeding ... Months) • Positive
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
- Catastrophic Bleeding ... for extremity bleeding ... Airway Compromise - Position ... shock • Find bleeding ... • If active bleeding
What is Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT)
 • Screening for colorectal cancer in average risk population
evaluation • False Positives ... epistaxis, gingival bleeding
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
Petechiae or positive ... Severe bleeding: ... nervous system [CNS] bleeding
Forrest Classification for Peptic Ulcer Bleeding
Rebleeding risks are without endoscopic intervention
1a - Spurting Bleed - 60-100%
Bleed - 60-100% Re-bleeding ... Bleed - 50% Re-bleeding ... IIa - Non-Bleeding ... Clot - 20-30% Re-bleeding ... Peptic #Ulcer #Bleeding
A decision aid for people considering lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography
 
The USPSTF recommends
a person has a positive ... procedure, such as bleeding
Forrest Classification for Describing Endoscopic Findings in Patients With Bleeding Ulcers and Predicting Risk of Rebleeding

Classification
Patients With Bleeding ... Predicting Risk of Rebleeding ... Diet I Active bleeding ... II Stigmata of bleeding ... Endoscopy #EGD #Risk #Rebleeding
A decision aid for people considering lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography
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The USPSTF
a person has a positive ... procedure, such as bleeding