Haematemesis Flashcards
1
Q
Ddx
A
Variceal bleed
Ulcer
Mallory Weiss tear
2
Q
Management of variceal bleed
A
Stat terlipressin 80mg stat Pantoprazole IV PPI -> infusion later Abx IV tazocin Gp and save + cross match Major haemorrhage protocol Aim for Hb 70
3
Q
Rockall score
A
Post ogd scoring system for variceal bleeds
4
Q
Blatchford scoring system
A
Pre ogd scoring system
Gives idea of ogd scoring system
5
Q
Raised urea
A
Protein meal I.e. Upper gi bleed
