Acute Lower GI Bleeding Flashcards
1
Q
What is Hematochezia ?
A
Passage of bright red stool in the blood
2
Q
What are the requirements for diarrhea?
A
Passage of loose stool with increased frequency and increased stool output
3
Q
What is the requirements for constipation?
A
Decrease in stool frequency and Rome III criteria
4
Q
Hows is upper and lower GI bleeding differentiated?
A
Ligament of treitz which marks the duodenum and jejunum demarcation and other factors as well
5
Q
What are presentation of acute, mild lower GI bleed?
A
no change in hemoglobin and stable vitals
6
Q
What are causes of mild LGIB?
A
Hemorrhoids, anal fissure, angiodysplasia, and infection
7
Q
What is the presentation of moderate to severe LGIB?
A
at least 2 gram drop of hemoglobin, potential drop in BP and tachycardia
