GI bleed Flashcards

1
Q

What is a mallory weiss tear?

A

tear in the mucosa at the junction of the stomach and the oesophagus

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management of decrease BP and increased HR

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stat fluid challenge, 500ml over 5mins. wait fro response, repeat if necessary
(if myocardial, initially only give 250ml)

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factors that may suggest aetiology

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NSAID/aspirin use: small bowel mucosal damage, diverticular bleeding
Preceeding hypovolaemia: ischeamic collitis
Previous vascular surgery: aorto-colic fistulae

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