The Gastroenterology Consult Primer Guide to Calling a GI Consult HPI: - Start with reason for consult - I-liner summary - Symptoms: Melena, hematemesis, hematochezia - Reason for admission (if different) Date: - Vitals - Notable physical exam findings (rectal exam) - CBC - Coags, LFTs, lipase PMH: - Focus on prior GI/Liver History - Prior endoscopy & endoscopist - GI surgeries - Other PMH: Cardiac/pulm/oncologic Meds: - Antiplatelet & AC/ NOACs - NSAlDs Course: - NPO status, time of last meal - Treatment started (PPI IV, octreotide, antibx) - Transfusions Gregory Brennan MD https://twitter.com/GregoryTBrennan #Liver #Consultation #GIConsult #Primer #Calling #Referral #Gastroenterology
