Acute GI Bleeding Flashcards
1
Q
Upper GI bleeding from…
A
oesophagus/stomach/duodenum
2
Q
Lower GI bleeding from…
A
distal to duodenum
3
Q
Differences in upper/lower GI bleeding?
A
haematemesis elevated urea and painless in upper but not present in lower
4
Q
what is Diuelafoy?
A
submucosal arteriolar vessel eroding through mucosa which can bleed and haemorrhage
5
Q
what is diverticular disease?
A
protrusion of the inner mucosal lining through the outer muscular layer forming a much
6
Q
what is the management of GI Bleeding?
A
placement in HDI (if appropriate)
endoscopy within 24hrs or sooner
reverse meds (warfarin - vitamin K)
blood products if appropriate (platelets, transfusions)
7
Q
haemorrhagic shock symptoms?
A
tachypnoea + tachycardia
anxiety or confusion
cool clammy skin
low urine output + BP
