GI Bleeding Flashcards

1
Q
  • patient unaware of bleeding but has iron deficiency anemia or guaiac + stools
A

occult bleeding– focus on detecting CRC

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2
Q

patient knows but unknown source

type of bleeding and most common cause?

A

obsecure bleed– angiodysplasias (AVM) of small bowel

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3
Q

upper vs lower GI bleed

hematemesis
melena
hematochezia

A

puking blood– upper
dark stool– upper
bright red in poo– lower

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4
Q

diagnostic tool for diagnosing GI bleed and when should you do it

A

endoscopy w/in 24 hrs of acute GI bleed after resuscitation if needed

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5
Q

when do you use PPIs vs octreotide with bleeding

A

PPI– acute bleeding ulcers
octreotides– variceal bleeding

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6
Q

clots in ulcer bed warrants what?

A

targeted attempts at dislodgement

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