Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm
Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for Liver Disease
Consult GI ± EGD
Causes of Upper GI Bleed:
• Peptic Ulcer Disease
• Variceal Bleeding
• Mallory Weiss, Boerhaave
• Dieulafoy
• Esophagitis
• Aortoenteric fistula
• Hemobilia
• Hemosuccus pancreaticus
• GAVE (idiopathic, liver, CTD, renal)
Matthew Ho, MD PhD @MatthewHoMD
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