Case-GIB Flashcards
What is a med class that predisposes pts to ulcers/UGIB
NSAIDS
What BUN:Cr is indicative of a GIB
> 30:1
occurs because blood is absorbed as it passes through the small bowel and patients may have decreased renal perfusion. The higher the ratio, the more likely the bleeding is from an UGI source
What would the etiology be if the Cr was >1 (if BUN >30)?
Renal
You have a pt whose BUN:Cr is 45:1? What is the etiology?
GIB
Normal AST range?
0-35IU
Normal ALT range?
0-35IU
Normal ALP range?
30-120IU
Normal total protein?
6-8g/dL
Normal total bili?
0-1mg/dL
Normal albumin?
3.5-6mg/dL
Normal Ca2+
8.5-10
When do you check for corrected Ca2+?
If albumin <3.5mg/dL
5 steps for initial GIB management in the ER
1. 2 large bore IVs (make pt NPO) 2. Type & Cross 3. 500- 1000cc Fluids (while waiting for blood) 4. Blood Transfusion (1unit PRBC) 5. find the bleed (call GI for EGD) ***stop the damn NSAIDS
What Hgb do we transfuse at w/o sx?
What Hgb do we transfuse at if pts have sx or cardiac dz?
7 or less
8
Ideal Time frame for endoscopy
< 12hrs