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Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Upper GI Bleed - ... Management Algorithm ... Upper GI bleed ... of Upper GI Bleed ... #management #Algorithm
Upper and Lower Causes of GI Bleed
Upper:
 • Esophagus: Tear (Mallory Weiss, Boerhaave syndrome), Variceal, Esophagitis,
Upper and Lower ... Causes of GI Bleed ... colitis, UC/Chrons (IBD ... #differential #diagnosis ... #Causes #algorithm
Chronic Abdominal Pain Causes - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Many patients with chronic abdominal pain have had prior
have had prior evaluations ... Family history of IBD ... Consider tumor • Upper ... Diverticulitis • IBD ... mesenteric ischemia • GI
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
• Common Causes ... skin pallor • GI ... diarrhea related to IBD ... total body stores Evaluation ... #management #nutrition
UCSF COVID-19 Adult Clinical Evaluation Guide - Updated April 10 2020

Clinical Presentation
• Fever: hospitalized pts but
Adult Clinical Evaluation ... rhinorrhea) <20% • GI ... UCSF COVID-19 ID ... #Guide #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Protocol
Occult and Lower Gastronintestinal Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Occult (Stool + Occult blood and/or iron deficiency
Algorithm Occult ... , asymptomatic IBD ... RULE OUT BRISK Upper ... GI bleed, Diverticular ... #Algorithm #Causes
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Mediated Colitis
Grade of Disease Severity:
 • G1: Increase < 4 BMs/day over baseline; mild
intervention indicated Diagnostic ... Evaluation: G2- ... 4 • Consult GI ... #management #algorithm ... #IBD
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
in Non-Variceal Upper ... GI Bleeding - Scoping ... Infusion = 40mg IV BID ... Summary #Endoscopy #diagnosis ... #management #algorithm