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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 ... #GI #Bleed #UGIB ... #GIBleed #Differential
Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Lower GI Bleed - ... Management Algorithm ... bleeding (LGIB) ... Unstable (Rule out upper ... #management #Algorithm
Occult and Lower Gastronintestinal Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Occult (Stool + Occult blood and/or iron deficiency
Diagnosis Algorithm ... bowel) • Occult UGI ... , asymptomatic IBD ... RULE OUT BRISK Upper ... GI bleed, Diverticular
Acute Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding
Pre-Endoscopy Management:
 • Hemodynamic resuscitation
 • No routine NG tube
 • Risk
Acute Non-Variceal Upper ... GI Bleeding Pre-Endoscopy ... NG tube • Risk stratification ... #NonVariceal #Upper ... gastroenterology #UGIB
What is Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT)
 • Screening for colorectal cancer in average risk population
epistaxis, gingival bleeding ... esophagitis, gastritis, IBD ... Denatured from upper ... change management ... Massachusetts GI
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 ... Endoscopy #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm