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Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
- A "positive" gastric ... Strong supporting feature ... #Upper #Lower #GIBleed ... versus #diagnosis #gastroenterology ... #ugib #lgib
Forrest Classification of Upper GI Bleeding
Acute Hemorrhage
  Ia - Active Spurting, Re-bleeding Risk 60-100%
Forrest Classification ... enrrikke #Forrest #Classification ... #Upper #GIBleed ... #UGIB #diagnosis ... #endoscopy #gastroenterology
Forrest Classification for Peptic Ulcer Bleeding
Rebleeding risks are without endoscopic intervention
1a - Spurting Bleed - 60-100%
Forrest Classification ... risks are without endoscopic ... Re-bleeding #Forrest #Classification ... Risks #Grading #gastroenterology ... #EGD #clinical