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Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Lower GI Bleed - ... Melena + right colon ... Polypectomy, Colorectal cancer ... #Lower #GI #Bleed ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Causes of Pelvic Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Gastrointestinal:
 • Appendiceal abscess
 • Diverticular abscess
 • Diverticulosis
- Differential Diagnosis ... Diverticulosis • Rectal/Colon ... cancer Genitourinary ... • Distended bladder ... • Bladder cancer
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Upper GI Bleed - ... Stabilization Concern ... idiopathic, liver, CTD, renal ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Hematuria - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Gross Hematuria: Red/Dark urine
 • 1ml blood/liter urine can induce color change
- Differential Diagnosis ... urine can induce color ... BPH • Prostate cancer ... /Ureter/Bladder ... Pseudohematuria: • GI bleed
Looking for flow in all the wrong places🎶44M with recurrent UTI and urinary retention. Nice color
Nice color Doppler ... What's the diagnosis ... Large bladder diverticula ... I made the color ... UAB Emergency Ultrasound
Causes of Neutrophilia - Increased Neutrophils - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Infection
 • Bacterial
 • Abscess
 • Viral
Medications
- Differential Diagnosis ... • Epinephrine Cancer ... Lung, Bladder, Colon ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Twinkle Sign - Bladder Stone on Doppler Ultrasound

Obstructive uropathy is evidenced on POCUS by hydronephrosis, but
Twinkle Sign - Bladder ... hydronephrosis, but renal ... irregular, erratic color ... Twinkle #Sign #Bladder ... #Stone #Color #
Bladder Stone with Twinkle Artifact on POCUS
Twinkle artifact isn't just for renal stones, check out this
Bladder Stone with ... isn't just for renal ... check out this bladder ... Artifact #POCUS #ultrasound ... clinical #doppler #color
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
Bleeding Upper GI Bleed ... Lower GI Bleed ( ... intestines or ascending colon ... comparison #versus #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
IBD Mimics
Infectious - Always RULE OUT infection (CMV, C. diff esp.) obtain travel & exposures history:
Salmonella • Colon ... Behcet's disease • Colon ... bowel syndrome), Cancer ... #differential #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology