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On the form of GI bleeding which can be determined by physical exam?

A

Variceal bleed

1
Q

Most common cause of upper G.I. bleed? Lower G.I. bleed?

A

Ulcers; diverticulosis

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Q

Order to treat GI bleed?

A
  1. Fluid
  2. pRBC if HCT under 30 in old/CAD
  3. FFP if PT/INR elevated
  4. Platelets if below 50K and active bleed
  5. Octreotide if variceal
  6. EGD
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Q

When to do nuclear bleeding scan?

Angiography?

Capsule endoscopy?

CT/MRI?

A

Endoscopy shows nothing in massive acute bleed

Need to find vessel for surgery in massive unresponsive hemorrhage

Nothing seen with upper and lower endoscopy

Not useful

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