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Flashcards in Upper GI bleed Deck (5)
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1
Q

Haematemesis

A

Vomiting blood

2
Q

Malaena

A

Digested blood which is passed through the GI tract and exits as a dark red tarry stool

3
Q

Most common causes

A

Duodenal ulcer
Gastric ulcer
Varices
Mallory Weiss Tear

4
Q

Emergency management

A

Resuscitation

Urgent endoscopy

5
Q

Blatchford score

A

0-1 ; low risk GI bleed
2-5 ; medium risk GI bleed
>6 ; high risk GI bleed