Bleeding Risk Triage Flashcards by Wei Lu | Brainscape

Q

Could it be varices?

A

Hematemesis
Liver disease
Other hx

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Q

Are they unstable?

A

Vitals

Syncope

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Q

Are they actively bleeding?

A

Hematemesis / last episode
Fresh blood in NG tube
Number of transfusions needed

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Are they sick (comorbidities?)

A

Old
Heart failure
Coagulopathy
Etc

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