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Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Lower GI Bleed - ... Melena + right colon ... Rule out upper GI bleed ... #Lower #GI #Bleed ... #LGIB #GIBleed
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
Bleeding Upper GI Bleed ... Lower GI Bleed ( ... melena if source is small ... intestines or ascending colon ... #Upper #Lower #GIBleed
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Upper GI Bleed - ... Upper GI bleed ... Causes of Upper GI Bleed ... #UGIB #GIBleed ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Management of Small Colon Polyps
 - Cold vs Hot snare Polypectomy (SP)
 - Polyp description
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Management of Small ... Colon Polyps - ... #Colon #Polyps ... #Management #colonoscopy ... #endoscopy #gastroenterology
GI Bleed - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for en route: Vitals, categorization, volume of blood loss,
GI Bleed - Rapid ... Stabilize: • Bleed ... from above • Bleed ... intervention (EGD/Colo ... #gastroenterology
Additional Modalities for Workup of GI Bleed (Other than EGD + Colonoscopy)

Pill endoscopy
 • Able to
for Workup of GI Bleed ... Other than EGD + Colonoscopy ... non-therapeutic, massive bleed ... MatthewHoMD #GI #Bleed ... #GIBleed #management
Occult and Lower Gastronintestinal Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Occult (Stool + Occult blood and/or iron deficiency
Gastronintestinal Bleed ... - Differential ... Angiodysplasia (colon ... BRISK Upper GI bleed ... , Diverticular bleed
How to Approach Small Polyps in Colon
Despite their appearance, small colon polyps can pose unique challenges
How to Approach Small ... Polyps in Colon ... colon polyps can ... #polyps #colonoscopy ... #management #gastroenterology